Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Gorakhpur NEET Aspirant Death: Main Accused Injured in Police Encounter
A young person preparing for medical school sadly died in Gorakhpur after an argument involving people suspected of smuggling cows.
The main person the police were looking for, Rahim Khan, was hurt by the police during a chase.
Police have now arrested four people, including Rahim.
Two others are still being searched for by police.
The police also suspended some officers for not doing their jobs properly after the student's death.
Rahim Khan, the main suspect, was injured in a police encounter.
The encounter took place on Ramkola Road in Kushinagar district.
Three other individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.
The incident involved a conflict with suspected cattle smugglers.
A police outpost in-charge and four constables were suspended due to negligence.
- Who
- Rahim Khan, Ajab Hussain, Chhotu, Raju, the victim
- What
- Police encounter resulting in injury, arrests, and investigation into NEET aspirant's death
- When
- Monday night (incident), Wednesday (encounter)
- Where
- Gorakhpur and Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Conflict between individuals allegedly involved in cattle smuggling and local residents, leading to a student's death
Cattle Smuggling Involvement
Police Action
Encounter Details
Cattle Smuggling Involvement
Focus on potential cattle smuggling link in relation to murder.
Police Action
Police arrested the main accused after an encounter which resulted in injuries.
- Victim
- NEET aspirant
- Main Accused
- Rahim Khan
- Incident
- Student's death during conflict with cattle smugglers
- Encounter Location
- Ramkola Road, Kushinagar district
- Injuries
- Rahim sustained bullet injuries in both legs
- Other Arrests
- Ajab Hussain, Chhotu, and Raju
- Additional Suspects
- Two still at large
- Police Action
- Outpost in-charge and four constables suspended
Sources
Key Accused Behind NEET Aspirant's Murder In UP Arrested After Encounter
Gorakhpur Murder Case: UP Police Arrest Prime Accused In NEET Student Killing; Injured In Encounter; Arrested
Gorakhpur NEET Aspirant Murder Case: Uttar Pradesh ADG Reviews Crime Scene, Assures Family Of Strict Action
Gorakhpur NEET aspirant murder: Police arrest prime accused after encounter, probe underway for remaining two