Sensational incident in Prayagraj: Youth murdered and body burnt, Mayawati expressed concern
A heart-wrenching incident took place on Saturday night in Itaura village of Karchana police station area of Yamunanagar in Prayagraj district of UP. A Dalit youth was murdered in the village and an attempt was made to burn his body. On Sunday morning, the half-burnt body of the youth was found in a garden in the village. BSP chief Mayawati has expressed concern over this incident and has demanded strict action from the government.
As soon as the information about the incident was received, the police reached the spot and investigated. The forensic team has collected important evidence from the spot. The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Devi Shankar. Devi Shankar's father Ashok Kumar has filed a case accusing seven people including Dilip Singh of the village of murder.
According to the family members, Dilip Singh had called Devi Shankar on Saturday night to transport wheat. After this, he was murdered. According to the police, a case has been registered and six accused have been taken into custody and are being questioned. On the basis of preliminary investigation, the police believes that after the murder, an attempt was made to burn the body.
Mayawati demanded strict action from the government
BSP chief Mayawati has expressed deep concern over this incident. She posted on Twitter (formerly Twitter) and said that this incident is extremely sad and worrying. She has demanded strict action against the criminal, anti-social and feudal elements running amok in the state.
He has demanded action. He said that the government should establish the rule of law and take strict action against the culprits so that such incidents do not recur.
