Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Opposition leaders condemn Meerut killings, police arrest accused
In Meerut, two serious incidents happened.
First, a man named Rohit was killed by a 16-year-old boy after an argument about loud music.
The boy hit Rohit with a brick and tried to hide it by setting the body on fire.
Police found the boy using clues and sent him to a special home for young people who do bad things.
Opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati were very upset and demanded justice.
In another incident, a Dalit woman named Sunita and her daughter Ruby were attacked.
Sunita was killed, and Ruby was abducted by two men from the Rajput/Thakur community.
Police quickly arrested the accused and rescued Ruby.
The family and opposition leaders are concerned about caste-based violence and want the government to ensure such incidents don't happen again.
Opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati condemned the killings of an OBC man and a Dalit woman in Meerut.
Rohit alias Sonu, a 28-year-old confectioner, was killed by a 16-year-old tempo driver after an argument over loud music.
Sunita Jatav, a 50-year-old Dalit woman, was killed, and her 21-year-old daughter Ruby was abducted by Paras Som and Sunil Kumar from the Rajput/Thakur community.
Police arrested the accused in both cases and rescued the abducted woman, Ruby.
The incidents highlighted caste-based violence and prompted opposition leaders to demand justice and preventive measures.
- Who
- Opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati, victims Rohit alias Sonu, Sunita Jatav and Ruby, accused 16-year-old tempo driver, Paras Som and Sunil Kumar
- What
- Condemnation of killings, investigation, arrest of accused, and rescue of abducted woman
- When
- Incidents on January 5 and January 10, condemnation and arrests on January 12
- Where
- Sardhana area of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- First incident: Argument over loud music. Second incident: Alleged abduction and murder due to caste-based violence.
Opposition Leaders
Government/Police
Response to Incident
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati condemned the killings and demanded justice.
Government/Police
Police acted swiftly to arrest the accused and rescue the abducted woman.
Caste Dynamics
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders likely emphasize caste-based violence and discrimination.
Government/Police
Police took preventive measures to avoid caste flare-ups and ensured the safety of the victims.
- Victim's Name (First Incident)
- Rohit alias Sonu
- Victim's Age (First Incident)
- 28
- Victim's Occupation (First Incident)
- Confectioner in Mumbai
- Victim's Name (Second Incident)
- Sunita Jatav and Ruby
- Victim's Age (Second Incident)
- 50 (Sunita) and 21 (Ruby)
- Incident Date (First)
- January 5
- Incident Date (Second)
- January 10
- Incident Location
- Sardhana area of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Accused's Age (First Incident)
- 16
- Accused's Status (First Incident)
- Minor, sent to child reform home
- Accused's Name (Second Incident)
- Paras Som and Sunil Kumar
- Accused's Community (Second Incident)
- Rajput/Thakur
Sources
Oppn leaders expresses outrage over killing of ‘OBC’ man with brick in Meerut
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