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This is an archive article published on November 2, 2024
Revenue officer among 5 held for killing journalist, police point to ‘land dispute’
The police have registered an FIR against nine named and six unidentified persons at the Kotwali police station
Dhawal Jaiswal, Superintendent of Police, Fatehpur, said five arrests have been made, and the police were conducting raids to locate other suspects.
The Fatehpur police recently arrested five people, including a revenue officer (lekhpal), in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old journalist, Dilip Saini, who was allegedly attacked and killed at his residence in Bisalui on October 30. Saini’s friend
Shahid Khan, who tried to intervene, also suffered injuries, police said.
Dhawal Jaiswal, Superintendent of Police, Fatehpur, said a search was on for more suspects. Jaiswal added that preliminary investigations indicate that the crime was a fallout of a dispute over land and other property.
The police claimed that Saini and the accused knew each other well.
Saini worked as a stringer for a news channel, while his family stays in another district.
According to the complaint filed by Saini’s wife, the accused arrived at their residence around 11:48 pm on October 30 and began arguing with Saini. The confrontation escalated as the accused forced their way inside and attacked Saini with a sharp-edged weapon and a country-made pistol. When Shahid Khan attempted to protect him, he was also assaulted with a sharp weapon. The attackers then beat up one Harshit Kumar, who was also present in the room.
As villagers reached the spot upon hearing the commotion, the assailants managed to escape.
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The injured persons were taken to the hospital, where doctors declared Saini dead. The other two were admitted for treatment.
Khan told mediapersons that he and Saini were having dinner when Saini received a phone call. A few minutes later, the accused arrived, and a heated argument broke out between them at the gate of Saini’s residence. The confrontation escalated as the accused forcibly entered the house and attacked Saini and the others.
The police have registered an FIR against nine named and six unidentified persons at the Kotwali police station.
Jjournalists have been protesting over the incident, demanding strict action against the perpetrators and compensation for the victim’s family.
© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
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