Bulandshahr: Main suspect Yogesh Raj arrested

Bulandshahr violence main accused Yogesh Raj

The police has arrested Bulandshahr main accused Bajrang Dal leader Yogesh Raj. Raj was prime accused in instigating the mob which led to the death of one Sumit, a 17-year-old boy and Inspector Subodh Singh.

On 3rd December 2018, a mob had gathered at Changravati Police Chowki in Bulandshahr district to protest illegal cow slaughter after cow carcasses were discovered in a field. The mob turned violent and Inspector Subodh ‘accidentally’ shot one Sumit, who died. The mob then reportedly attacked Inspector Subodh. An SIT has been formed to investigate.

Meanwhile, Yogesh Raj, a local Bajrang Dal leader was accused of instigating the mob. Raj had been absconding since the incident and he has been finally arrested last night. The police had earlier arrested one Prashant Natt who was accused of killing Inspector Subodh and one more suspect, Kalua, who had allegedly attacked Inspector Subodh win an axe.

Note: This is a developing story. We shall update it as soon as more information is available on this.

OpIndia Staff: Staff reporter at OpIndia