Scribe beaten to death in road rage case in Saharanpur

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Scribe beaten to death in road rage case in Saharanpur

Friday, 28 January 2022 | PNS | Lucknow

The Saharanpur police on Thursday arrested two people for allegedly beating a journalist to death after a road rage incident in the district on Wednesday.

According to the police, the journalist, who was on a motorcycle, overtook a car in which three persons were seated. Enraged by this, the three men allegedly thrashed the journalist.

"The victim, a resident of Chilkana and a reporter, was coming towards Saharanpur on his motorcycle and overtook an Alto car in which three persons were seated. There was a fight over overtaking. The victim was thrashed by the three men, causing serious injury," said Saharanpur Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar.

"The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The occupants of the car fled the spot. We have arrested two accused, further legal action is being ensured," the SP added.

The incident took place on Wednesday evening. The victim was identified as Sudhir Saini while the two accused held by the police were identified as Jahangir and Farman.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code in the Sikri police station of Saharanpur.

Taking cognisance of the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has sought a report from the district administration and has issued instructions to take the strictest action against the accused persons, informed the Chief Minister's Office.

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