The victim’s family said that Surabhi is brainwashed to such an extent that despite many efforts, she does not go to Hindu temples and remains in touch with Jehovah’s Witnesses group.
In Sambhal violence, MP Zia Ur Rahman Barq is named as prime accused for inciting a mob of 700–800. Police injured, property damaged, and four mobsters killed.
Following violance in Sambhal, UP Police is on high alert in several districts and conducting surveillance using drones. Piles of stones were found in Muzaffarnagar and Firozabad that were removed by the police and warnings were issued against such practices.
Some of the attackers also demolished the boundary wall built by Sunil. The number of attackers arriving from the direction of the nearby Dargah is said to be around 150
Sambhal DM Dr Rajendra Anjaneya said that weapons have been recovered during the police investigation. A knife has been found which can be used from both sides.
Kogan, an outreach rabbi with the Chabad movement, worked in Abu Dhabi. In addition to his outreach, the 28-year-old Kogan also ran a kosher grocery store. He is survived by his wife, who is a US national.