In Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, a disturbing atmosphere prevails following the violence during the Durga idol immersion. With tensions running high, internet services in Bahraich have been suspended. During the Durga Puja procession, members from a specific community allegedly fired shots, leading to the tragic death of Ramgopal Mishra. Placing his body on the road, locals express their outrage by vandalizing shops, showrooms, homes, and hospitals, while fires were set ablaze.
The once peaceful immersion turned chaotic, engulfing Bahraich in turmoil. In response, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a high-level meeting with officials in Lucknow.
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Chief Minister Yogi, in the meeting, directed officials to handle the rioters with utmost strictness. He emphasized the urgent arrest of the culprits, underscoring that those spreading rumors about the unrest would face severe actions as well. He gave directives to identify and act firmly against the perpetrators. Despite the violence, he ordered the resumption of the idol immersion program which had been previously halted.
Underlining his serious approach, the STF Chief Amitabh Yash and Home Secretary Sanjeev Gupta were promptly dispatched from Lucknow to the site. A robust security presence, including six companies of PAC, aims to restore order. During the high-tension streets of Bahraich, the STF Chief was seen actively managing the situation, armed with a pistol and managing through his phone.
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In the wake of the violence, efforts are ongoing to relocate affected residents to safer locations. The police are heavily involved in relief operations, striving to return the area to a state of normalcy. Both the DM and SP remain on-site. Reinforcements from Gorakhpur, Gonda, Balrampur, and Barabanki ensure readiness, while the internet shutdown aims to curb misinformation.
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In the evening of October 13, a Durga idol immersion procession was underway in Maharajganj town, Harti police station area of Mahsi tehsil in Bahraich. The procession passed through neighborhoods of a specific community when violent clashes broke out over DJ music. Amid rising tensions, stones were allegedly thrown from rooftops, escalating to gunfire which tragically ended Ramgopal Mishra’s life.
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About 15 individuals were wounded in the clash and rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, Ramgopal Mishra was declared dead upon arrival. News of his death sparked panic, with people taking to the streets armed with sticks, leading to widespread vandalism. Heavy police deployment now blankets the area as government officials make rounds to monitor the situation.
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An FIR was filed in Mahsi police station concerning the fatal shooting of Ramgopal Mishra during the idol immersion. Accusations were leveled against six individuals: Abdul Hamid, Sarfaraz, Faheem, Sahir Khan, Nanku, and Mareef Ali, among others, totaling ten with four unknown individuals. Over 30 arrests have been made so far in this escalating case.
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Bahraich's SP Vrinda Shukla confirmed the suspension of the station in-charge and Mahsi post in-charge for negligence. A thorough investigation is ongoing, ensuring no culprit escapes justice. The detention of 30 individuals continues to unfold.
