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Bahraich Latest News: The communal violence of 13 October 2024 in Bahraich last year is not hidden from anyone, in which an old parent lost their young son. A married man became a widow. After this, an angry mob set many shops and houses on fire in Maharajganj of Bahraich. The chaos grew so much that even services like internet had to be stopped and extra forces had to be called from outside.
Bahraich: The murder of jawan Ram Gopal Mishra in the communal violence that took place on 13 October 2024 in Maharajganj, Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh had shocked the entire city. On one hand, old parents lost their son. On the other hand one wife became a widow. Violence led to arson in the district. Created a situation like tension and internet shutdown. The court’s decision after 13 months and 26 days has given hope for justice to the victim’s family. The main accused Sarfaraz has been sentenced to death and nine others have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Dark day of communal violence, chaos erupted due to Ram Gopal’s death
The communal violence that took place in Maharajganj last year is not hidden from anyone. After the murder of Ram Gopal Mishra, tension spread in the city. As soon as the body was handed over to the family after post-mortem. The family directly reached Mahsi tehsil. The angry mob destroyed many shops there. hospital. Motorcycle agency and houses were set on fire. The situation became so bad that additional forces had to be called from outside and even internet service had to be shut down.
13 months of legal battle, 10 convictions and hanging of the main accused
The police and the court showed great speed in this case. In just 13 months and 26 days, the verdict brought relief to the victim’s family. The court found 10 people guilty and sentenced nine to life imprisonment and death sentence to the main accused Sarfaraz alias Rinku. Abdul Hameed was among those who got life imprisonment. Faheem. Talib. Saif Ali. Javed. Zeeshan alias Raja. Shoaib. Nankau and Maroof Ali are included. Khurshid there. Shakeel and Afzal have been acquitted.
Tears in the eyes of old parents, thanks to CM Yogi on the decision
When the Local 18 team reached Ram Gopal’s house after the verdict, the atmosphere was emotional. Old father Kailash Nath was lying on the sick bed and was immersed in the memories of his son. He said that the court’s decision is just and will give peace to his son’s soul. He also thanked CM Yogi and said that he wants this decision to remain intact so that justice can truly be accomplished.
Anger erupted after the death, the city suffered huge losses
Ram Gopal’s death had created a wave of anger in the entire area. The crowd turned violent and many properties were burnt to ashes. ADG Amitabh Vyas himself went to the spot and brought the situation under control. But by then Maharajganj had to suffer huge losses. The shadow of this uproar was felt in the atmosphere of the city for months.
Justice gave hope, family got strength
The verdict has not only provided relief to the victim’s family. Rather, it has also given the message of the power of justice in the society. The family says that the son will not return. But this victory of justice is a balm on their wounds.
