Police have arrested Saurabh, the main accused, in the case of the death of Dalit youth Shyamveer Pratap Singh alias Sonu during treatment in Ujaramau village of Rajepur police station area in Farrukhabad. Following his arrest, the accused was produced in court and sent to jail in judicial custody.
According to police, Shyamveer Pratap Singh was seriously injured in a fight on the night of June 18th due to an old rivalry. Family members allege that the accused assaulted him using casteist slurs.
The injured youth was first referred to CHC Rajepur, then to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and later to Hallet Hospital in Kanpur, where he died during treatment.
Section 105 added after death
A case was registered under relevant sections at the Rajepur police station based on the complaint of the deceased’s brother. Following the young man’s death, Section 105 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was added to the case.
Given the seriousness of the matter, a special police team was formed under the direction of Station House Officer Nagendra Singh. Based on continuous raids and technical evidence, police, led by Sub-Inspector Ashutosh Singh, arrested the main accused, Saurabh.
Police stated that no culprit will be spared.
Station House Officer Nagendra Singh stated that a thorough investigation into the case is ongoing. Based on the available evidence, strict legal action will be taken against all the accused, and no one will be spared.
Sundram Singh | Amritpur
Courtesy: Hindi News