8 months ago
Village Head Arrested for Murder After Businessman's Hit-and-Run Death
A 67-year-old businessman named Kamal Kant was killed in a hit-and-run accident in a village in Bhadohi.
The village head, or pradhan, and his relatives are suspected to be involved in the incident.
The pradhan had been accused of corruption by Kamal Kant, who had filed complaints against him.
The pradhan's financial powers were suspended after an inquiry was ordered by the District Magistrate.
The pradhan and two of his relatives have been arrested for murder, while two others are still wanted.
The car used in the hit-and-run belongs to one of the wanted suspects.
Kamal Kant, a 67-year-old businessman, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Dhaskari village, Bhadohi.
The village pradhan and his relatives are suspected to be involved in the incident.
Kamal Kant had filed complaints against the pradhan alleging corruption and assault.
The pradhan's financial powers were suspended after an inquiry was ordered by the District Magistrate.
The pradhan and two of his relatives have been arrested for murder, while two others are still wanted.
- Who
- Kamal Kant (67), a businessman, was killed in a hit-and-run incident. The village pradhan and his relatives are suspected to be involved.
- What
- Kamal Kant was struck by a speeding car and died on arrival at the hospital. The pradhan and his relatives have been arrested for murder.
- Where
- The incident took place in Dhaskari village, Bhadohi.
- When
- The incident occurred on the evening of December 10.
- Why
- Kamal Kant had filed complaints against the pradhan alleging corruption and assault, leading to the pradhan's suspension of financial powers.
Key facts
- Victim
- Kamal Kant (67) - Businessman
- Location
- Dhaskari village, Bhadohi
- Date of Incident
- December 10, evening
- Arrested Suspects
- Manish Yadav (35), Mehilal Yadav (35)
- Wanted Accused
- Sujit Yadav, Munnalal Yadav
- Charges Filed
- Murder, Criminal Conspiracy
- Vehicle Involved
- Belongs to Sujit Yadav
Quotes
Police official
A law enforcement officer providing details about the incident
“He and his relatives were returning from Gangakhed after attending a wedding when the autorickshaw they were travelling overturned. There were a total of 10 passengers inside the vehicle. Soon after the accident, the driver fled from the spot.”
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