Five individuals were apprehended following an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Bahraich. The incident has sparked controversy with allegations of a ‘fake encounter’ and concerns over police brutality. Two of the accused sustained injuries while attempting to flee, leading to accusations of excessive force.
Communal clashes erupted in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, after a 22-year-old man was shot during a Durga idol immersion procession. The violence led to shops and vehicles being set on fire, and police resorted to tear gas and lathi charges to disperse protesters. The internet has been suspended, and security forces have been deployed to restore order.
A police sub-inspector, constable, and two civilians have been accused of abetting the suicide of a 20-year-old youth in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. The deceased, identified as Anoop Kumar, allegedly hanged himself at his residence after a dispute with the accused over a dowry demand. The victim’s father claims that police demanded money to settle the issue and thrashed Anoop inside the police station. An FIR has been lodged, but preliminary investigations suggest the allegations may not be accurate. The investigation is ongoing, and all aspects will be examined.
