Archive · 23 May 2025
PGSS Employee Arrested for Attempted Murder in Gorakhpur
A cattle center worker named Ravindra Sonkar was arrested for allegedly attacking three people, including Vivek Singh, with a sharp weapon.
The attack happened in broad daylight near Padari Bazar in Gorakhpur.
Sonkar, who worked as a caretaker at the Purvanchal Gramin Seva Samiti (PGSS) cattle center, was apprehended at his residence by the police.
The police investigation revealed that Sonkar had a history of domestic violence.
Legal proceedings are now underway.
Ravindra Sonkar, a cattle center caretaker, was arrested for attempted murder.
The attack occurred on a four-lane road near Padari Bazar in Gorakhpur.
Sonkar attacked Vivek Singh with a sharp weapon.
Two other PGSS employees were also attacked when they tried to intervene.
Sonkar was apprehended at his residence along with the weapon.
- Who
- Ravindra Sonkar, Vivek Singh, Artneshwer Rai, and Sukhal Kumar are involved.
- What
- Ravindra Sonkar was arrested for attempted murder.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday; the arrest was on Thursday.
- Where
- Near Padari Bazar in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- The reason for the attack is not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Accused
- Ravindra Sonkar
- Occupation
- Cattle caretaker
- Location of attack
- Near Padari Bazar, Gorakhpur
- Weapon used
- Sharp-edged weapon (banka)
- Employer
- PGSS cattle center
- Police Action
- Arrest and FIR filed