Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Mob Kills Youth After Chase; Police Probe Bribery Claims
A young man named Yogesh was chased and killed by a group of people after a fight about money.
He and his brother were working when a disagreement occurred with other workers.
They called the police, but the police allegedly asked for money to help them.
After they paid, the police left, and the group attacked Yogesh.
He was killed with an iron rod.
His grandmother passed away after hearing about his death.
The police are now investigating, and looking into whether officers took a bribe.
A 22-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob after a 15km chase in Sambhal, UP.
The victim and his companions were involved in a dispute with shuttering workers over money.
They contacted police for help, but the officers allegedly demanded a bribe for safe passage.
After paying, the police left them, and the mob attacked the victim with an iron rod.
The victim's grandmother passed away after hearing the news.
- Who
- Yogesh (victim) and a mob of 20-22 men.
- What
- A 22-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Junawai police station area of Sambhal, UP.
- Why
- The assault was due to a dispute over a financial transaction with shuttering workers.
Family/Victim's Perspective
Accused/Police Perspective
Attack
Family/Victim's Perspective
Yogesh was a victim of a brutal mob attack, fueled by a dispute over money.
Accused/Police Perspective
The attackers likely claim self-defense or deny involvement.
Police Involvement
Family/Victim's Perspective
The police allegedly failed to protect Yogesh, potentially taking a bribe.
Accused/Police Perspective
The police are under investigation and may claim they acted appropriately.
- Victim
- Durgesh alias Yogesh
- Victim Age
- 22
- Location of Incident
- Junawai police station area, Sambhal, UP
- Cause of Death
- Beaten with an iron rod
- Accused
- 20-22 men, including 7 identified
- Police Investigation
- Allegations of bribery are being probed
