Bahraich Violence Bahraich violence victim Ram Gopal Mishra’s marriage took place four months ago, mother and wife were in poor condition crying during the last rites, internet shut down in the area.

There was tension in Bahraich on Monday, a day after a 22-year-old youth was shot dead in a communal clash in Maharajganj area of ​​Mansoor village during a Durga idol procession. Now a day later, a large crowd participated in the funeral procession of a youth who died during the Durga procession in Bahraich. Some people in this crowd had sticks in their hands. The family of the deceased and others demanded justice for the murder that took place on a tense day. During the violence, shops were set on fire and angry crowds took to the streets. Violent demonstrations followed, resulting in arson, barricades and demands for justice. To prevent violence, internet services were shut down and tight security arrangements were made. Protests against the last rites of the youth. The last rites of Ram Gopal Mishra, who was killed in the violence that broke out during the immersion of Durga idol in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, were performed on Monday afternoon amidst heavy police force and tension. There is still tension in the district and the youth’s family is pleading for justice. Munni Devi, mother of Ram Gopal Mishra (22), who was killed during the violence, told PTI-Video service, “My son is dead, we want justice.” Violence broke out in Mansoor village of Mahsi tehsil of Bahraich on Sunday. In this connection, the police have registered a case against 10 named and 24 unidentified people. After Mishra’s death during the violence, about half a dozen people were injured in stone pelting and firing. The police have detained about 30 people. Police sources confirmed three arrests so far. Ram Gopal Mishra’s marriage took place only four months ago. BJP MLA Mahsi Sureshwar Singh said, “Ram Gopal’s last rites have been performed by his family members.” “She was married just four months ago. Her family wants strict action against those responsible for her death,” the MLA told PTI. Arrests and raids amid rising tension So far, three people have been arrested and 30 people have been detained. Police are conducting raids to arrest Salman, the main accused in Mishra’s murder. Tight security arrangements including PAC, CRPF and RAF personnel have been made to restore peace. Demanding justice and compensation: The Mishra family is demanding strict action against political leaders. The protesters demanded demolition of the accused’s house and compensation to the victim’s family. BJP and opposition parties are embroiled in a political fight regarding this incident. Government response and security measures Top officials from Uttar Pradesh were sent to Bahraich and internet activities were suspended to avoid the spread of misinformation. The situation is tense but out of control, there is tight security in the entire area. Violence in Bahraich part of a conspiracy to weaken India: BJP The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the communal violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district is part of a wider conspiracy by certain forces that have become stronger in the last few months and India. They want to weaken India economically, socially and culturally. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said, there are some forces which have become stronger in the last few months and want to weaken India economically, socially and culturally. Somewhere such incidents (communal violence in Bahraich) are weapons of those forces, he said at a press conference at the BJP headquarters here. Trivedi, indirectly referring to the results of the Lok Sabha elections held in June, said that these forces have become stronger in the last few months. Government’s statement on violence Responding to the violence, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya posted on ‘X’, “No conspiracy to disturb the peace and harmony of Uttar Pradesh will succeed. Those giving protection to the rioters are becoming active once again, but we have to remain alert and alert.” He said in his post, ”The bright future of the state will not be allowed to be tampered with.” Maurya said that the culprits will be arrested. Strict punishment will be given and the victims will get complete justice. Maurya said, “I appeal to all citizens to maintain peace and patience.” Congress’s response Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said in a post in Hindi on ‘X’, “Uttar Pradesh The news of violence in Bahraich and the inaction of the administration is extremely sad and unfortunate. She said, I appeal to the Chief Minister of the state and the state administration to take immediate action, take the public into confidence and stop the violence. Strictest action should be taken against the culprits. My humble appeal to the public is that please do not take the law into your hands.” Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav while talking to journalists appealed for peace and described the Bahraich violence as ‘sad’. He said, “The government knows the reason for the violence. Taking action against outpost in-charge or junior officers will not improve the situation. The administration should have been alert while taking out the (Durga idol) procession.” VIDEO | “My son was going with the idol for immersion. There some people dragged him inside and shot him to death,” said Munni Devi, the mother of the deceased in Bahraich violence, earlier today. A 22-year-old youth was shot dead in a communal face-off in Mahrajganj area of… pic.twitter.com/XLuyjez2hP — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 14, 2024