In Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, two suspects involved in the recent violence were apprehended in a dramatic police confrontation. The suspects, identified as Sarfaraz alias Rinku and Faheem, sons of the main accused Abdul Hamid, were trying to flee to Nepal. The police had been in hot pursuit from the day of the incident and finally tracked them down today.
A major meeting is currently ongoing at the police headquarters regarding the encounter, with senior officials including ADG Law & Order in attendance. ADG Law & Order Amitabh Yash stated that while casualty details are still unknown, a total of five arrests have been confirmed. Among the arrested, two were injured near the Nepal border at the Handa Bashehari canal during the encounter.
The injured suspects are receiving medical attention. Doctors at the Nanpara Community Health Center shared that the bullets are lodged in their legs, necessitating their transfer to the district hospital for further treatment.
Meanwhile, a heart-wrenching statement from Abdul Hamid's daughter, Rukhsar, surfaced. She claimed that yesterday, around 4 PM, her father, both brothers, and another young man were taken by the UP STF. She expressed concern and fear for their lives, mentioning that her husband and brother-in-law have also been taken, with no information provided by any police station.
Source: aajtak
The suspects reportedly played a role in the murder of Ramgopal Mishra during the Bahraich violence incident. Witnesses and videos from the time of the event show several individuals, including those on Abdul Hamid's rooftop, where Ramgopal was later shot.
Genesis of the Bahraich Violence
It all began in the Hardi police station area of Bahraich, when Ramgopal Mishra, a local resident, participated in a procession for the Durga idol immersion on Sunday around 6 PM. Tensions flared when the procession passed through a neighborhood, leading to disputes between two groups. Allegedly, stones were hurled from rooftops, inducing panic among the participants. Amidst the chaos, Ramgopal was fatally shot from a rooftop.
Upon receiving the grim news of Ramgopal's death, unrest erupted in the Maharajganj town, with enraged protestors damaging vehicles and setting fires, including at the suspects' residence. The violence continued into the next day, necessitating the deployment of a heavy police force under the observation of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Currently, the situation has calmed and is under control.
Further investigation into the incident continues to determine the root cause and capture all involved in the violence.
