Lucknow, 15 October, 2024: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the family of a 22-year-old man who was shot dead during a Goddess Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich district. This meeting took place on Tuesday, October 14, and was attended by local BJP MLA Sureshvar Singh.
According to inputs, the family of Ram Gopal Mishra gathered with the chief minister in Lucknow, where they expressed their demand for strict action against those responsible for his death.
After the meeting Mishra’s brother shared his grief with the media, stating, “I witnessed the condition of my brother after the violence. There was no one from the district administration to care for him. We believe there was negligence on their part. We only want the accused to be encountered.”
In response to the family’s pain, Adityanath expressed his condolences on social media, stating, “Today in Lucknow, I met the grief-stricken family members of the youth who died in the unfortunate incident in Bahraich district. In this hour of grief, the Uttar Pradesh government stands with the victim’s family with full sensitivity and commitment. Providing justice to the victim’s family is the top priority of the UP government. The culprits of this extremely reprehensible and unforgivable incident will not be spared at any cost.”
Amidst this tragedy, fresh violence erupted in Nakawa village, where unidentified individuals set several shops and homes ablaze late on October 14, even attempting to torch a religious structure. However, police were able to bring the situation under control, deploying over 50 officers to maintain order.
The last rites of Ram Gopal Mishra were held under heavy security on October 14.
Mishra was participating in the idol immersion procession when he was shot and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Tension in the area escalated during his funeral, with many participants, some armed with sticks, demanding justice for Mishra.
Reports indicate that approximately six individuals sustained injuries from stone pelting and gunfire following Mishra’s death. In response to the unrest, internet services in the district were suspended.
