Archive · 15 Sep 2025
UP CM Meets Family of BJP Worker, Death Probe Ongoing
A BJP worker, Siyaram Upadhyay, died after a police lathicharge during a protest in Ghazipur.
The protest was about an electricity pole installation.
The man was injured and later died.
Six police officers were suspended.
The Chief Minister met the family and promised strict action.
An investigation team is looking into what happened.
A BJP worker died after being injured in a police lathicharge.
The incident occurred during a protest at the Nonhara police station.
Uttar Pradesh CM met with the deceased's family.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the death.
Six police personnel have been suspended or taken off active duty.
- Who
- Siyaram Upadhyay (deceased), police, protesters
- What
- Death of a BJP worker after a police lathicharge; CM meeting with family; ongoing probe
- When
- September 9 (incident); September 11 (death); September 15 (CM meeting)
- Where
- Nonhara police station, Ghazipur; Lucknow
- Why
- Death possibly linked to police lathicharge during a protest.
Samajwadi Party
BJP Government
Handling of the Investigation
Samajwadi Party
Accuses the BJP government of using pressure tactics and covering up the incident.
BJP Government
Promises strict action against those found guilty and supports the investigation.
- Deceased
- Siyaram Upadhyay (35)
- Incident Date
- September 9
- Death Date
- September 11
- Location
- Nonhara police station, Ghazipur
- Investigation Team
- 3-member SIT
- Police Action
- Six policemen suspended/off active duty
- Involved Parties
- Protesters, Police
