Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Brothers Suspected in Journalist's Murder Killed in Police Encounter
Police in Uttar Pradesh shot and killed two brothers who were suspects in the murder of journalist Raghvendra Bajpai.
The police said the brothers opened fire on them first.
Weapons were found with the suspects.
The journalist's wife believes the police account is untrue and wants another investigation.
Two brothers, Raju Tiwari alias Rizwan Khan and Sanjay Tiwari alias Shakeel Khan, were killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh Police.
The encounter took place in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, early Thursday morning.
The brothers were suspects in the murder of journalist Raghavendra Bajpai in March.
Police recovered weapons, including pistols and cartridges, from the suspects.
Bajpai's wife has called the police probe 'fabricated' and demands a CBI investigation.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Police and Raju Tiwari alias Rizwan Khan and Sanjay Tiwari alias Shakeel Khan
- What
- Two suspects in journalist Raghvendra Bajpai's murder were killed in a police encounter.
- When
- Early Thursday morning
- Where
- Pisawa area of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The suspects were wanted for the murder of journalist Raghvendra Bajpai and other crimes.
Journalist's Wife's Perspective
Police/Authorities
Police Action
Journalist's Wife's Perspective
Dissatisfied with the encounter.
Police/Authorities
N/A
Investigation
Journalist's Wife's Perspective
Calls for a CBI inquiry.
Police/Authorities
N/A
- Victims
- Raju Tiwari alias Rizwan Khan and Sanjay Tiwari alias Shakeel Khan
- Location
- Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- Thursday
- Involved in Crime
- Murder of Journalist Raghvendra Bajpai
- Bounty
- Rs 1 lakh each
- Suspects' Crimes
- Murder, robbery, dacoity
Sources
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UP: 2 criminals wanted in murder of journalist killed in encounter
