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UP Minister Alleges SP Links in Jaunpur Murder Case
A 22-year-old man named Vishal Yadav was attacked in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The attack happened in a market while he was returning home on a motorcycle.
Police said attackers used iron rods and sticks.
Vishal later died from his injuries.
His family says a local Samajwadi Party lawmaker helped protect one of the suspected attackers.
The minister denied that criminals or their protectors would be spared and promised a fair investigation.
Police have named 28 people in the case and are also investigating 50 unidentified people.
The family and local residents protested, asking authorities to punish those responsible.
Vishal Yadav, 22, was allegedly beaten to death in Jaunpur on September 11, 2026.
His family accused SP MLA Lucky Yadav of shielding alleged prime suspect Manish Yadav.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar promised an impartial investigation and strict action.
Rajbhar claimed an SP connection emerges in 90 percent of crimes in the state.
Police registered an FIR against 28 named and 50 unidentified accused.
- Who
- Vishal Yadav was killed; his family accused SP MLA Lucky Yadav of shielding alleged prime suspect Manish Yadav. Minister Anil Rajbhar commented on the case.
- What
- Vishal Yadav was allegedly attacked with iron rods and sticks and later died.
- Where
- The attack took place at Ramdayalganj market in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The attack occurred on September 11, 2026; the minister spoke on Sunday.
- Why
- The reported motive for the attack was not specified; the political controversy arose from the family's allegations against the MLA.
Key facts
- Victim
- Vishal Yadav, 22, a trailer driver in Gujarat and sole support for his family
- Date of attack
- September 11, 2026
- Location
- Ramdayalganj market, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Reported attackers
- A group allegedly intercepted Vishal and his friend Sandeep and attacked him
- FIR
- Filed against 28 named accused and 50 unidentified individuals
- Political allegation
- Vishal's family accused SP MLA Lucky Yadav of protecting alleged prime accused Manish Yadav
- Government response
- Minister Anil Rajbhar said the allegations would be seriously investigated and promised strict action
Quotes
Anil Rajbhar
Uttar Pradesh minister who commented on the murder investigation
“In the Vishal Yadav murder case, the victim's family has filed a serious complaint against the local SP MLA. The government will ensure strict action against the culprits by conducting an impartial investigation into the entire matter.”
thehansindia.com
“Whenever a crime is committed in the state, an SP connection surfaces in 90 per cent of the cases.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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