Another victim, 62-year-old Samaydeen, was hurt during the incident. As per the reports, the accused persons were convicted under sections 302 (murder) 149 (unlawful assembly), 307 (attempt to murder) 149, 147 (rioting), 148 (being armed with a deadly weapon), and 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
Rehman took the child to the field under the pretext of feeding her. He then raped the 1-year-old. After the condition of the child deteriorated, Rehman fled the crime scene.
When the video went viral on social media, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) filed a complaint with the local police and demanded immediate action against the accused.
Hindu farmer leader killed by Kale Khan. Deceased Vinod Kashyap's family has stated that he was collecting funds for an Event scheduled for 22nd January in a local village temple.
Neeraj also ransacked his own house to give the appearance of a robbery. He then hid the cricket bat, used in the murder of his wife, inside the cupboard.
BJP Varanasi district chief Hansraj Vishwakarma said,"The three accused have been expelled from the BJP and further action will be taken as per the directions of the party leadership."
Akash Maurya worked as a delivery boy in a courier company. According to Lakshmi, he met the 21-year-old Shabana Khan while doing deliveries in Math Lakshmipur, which falls under the jurisdiction of Izzatnagar police station.