Archive · 14 Sep 2025
SIT to Probe BJP Worker Death After Lathi-Charge
Imagine a BJP worker named Siyaram Upadhyay who got hurt when police used batons during a protest.
He later passed away.
Now, the government is setting up a special team (SIT) to figure out exactly what happened and whether the police did anything wrong.
The team is led by Gaurav Banswal and includes other officials to conduct a transparent investigation.
The government promises to take strict action based on the probe's findings.
Six policemen were suspended and five others were sent to police lines.
A BJP worker died after an alleged police lathi-charge.
The incident occurred in Ghazipur district.
The Uttar Pradesh government formed an SIT to investigate the death.
The SIT will be headed by DCP Gaurav Banswal.
The BJP worker, Siyaram Upadhyay, was injured during a protest against the installation of an electricity pole and died during treatment.
- Who
- Siyaram Upadhyay, police, SIT
- What
- SIT to probe the death of a BJP worker after an alleged police lathi-charge
- When
- September 9, 2024 (incident); September 11, 2024 (death); September 14, 2024 (SIT formed)
- Where
- Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Investigation into the death of a BJP worker following a police lathi-charge during a protest.
BJP/Victim's Family
Police
Cause of Death
BJP/Victim's Family
Blames police lathi-charge for the death
Police
Unknown until the investigation is complete
Police Actions
BJP/Victim's Family
Seeking justice and strict action against those involved
Police
Being investigated
- Incident
- Death of BJP worker after police lathi-charge
- Location
- Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Deceased
- Siyaram Upadhyay
- Date of Incident
- September 9, 2024
- Death Date
- September 11, 2024
- SIT Formation
- September 14, 2024
- SIT Head
- Gaurav Banswal