There is an outpouring of anger among residents in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur following the death of NEET student Deepak. A crowd even threw stones at the police. Authorities are urging peace. During a media briefing, SSP Rajkaran Nayyar mentioned that initial assessments suggest that no gunshots caused Deepak’s death; instead, he suffered a head injury. A post-mortem is underway to clarify the cause of death.
SSP Nayyar added that he personally checked the body and found no gunshot injuries. Further revelations will depend on the post-mortem report. A total of five police teams are actively investigating the incident and aim to conclude it soon.
SSP Nayyar also detailed an early morning incident in the Pipraich police station area where animal smugglers arrived in two vehicles. When one vehicle got stuck, the smugglers fled with the other. A local youth pursued the vehicle, during which he suffered head injuries, leading to his demise.
Awaiting Post-Mortem Report
A legal case has been filed, and post-mortem proceedings are ongoing. Initially, there were claims that the youth was shot. However, examining the injuries reveals no such evidence. Police teams are dedicated to swiftly apprehending the culprits. Meanwhile, one animal smuggler was caught by villagers and sustained injuries; he's currently receiving treatment. The situation remains under control.
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CM Yogi Takes Note
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has acknowledged the Gorakhpur incident. He has ordered officials to immediately restore normalcy on-site and establish dialogue with the bereaved family, insisting on strict action against the guilty. Following CM's directive, local officials and senior police have descended upon the scene.
Police Narrate Their Side
SSP Rajkaran Nayyar shared that at about 3:00 AM, they received information about animal smugglers arriving in a village with two pickup trucks. As villagers pursued, one truck got bogged down, and the marauders fled. Concurrently, a villager chased the second vehicle, but the smugglers dragged him in and later pushed him out, resulting in fatal head injuries from the fall. A legal complaint has been lodged based on the family's statement, and post-mortem actions are in process.
The SSP pointed out that rumors alleging a gunshot wound spread swiftly but were unsubstantiated. Five police teams are actively working to detain the suspects. A search operation is underway in the village. One animal smuggler who encountered the villagers' wrath is undergoing medical treatment, as is a police officer injured by a stone. The family urges prompt arrests and stern action against the criminals.
