A 16-year-old Bajrang Dal worker was allegedly shot dead over a social media post in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Monday night in Dehri village under the Katghar police station area. A forensic team has reached the spot and initiated an investigation, the police added.
Circle Officer (Katghar) Varun Kumar stated that family members of the absconding suspect are being questioned, and a search is underway to nab those involved.
According to the police, Shobhit, a resident of Suraj Nagar Peetal Basti, was allegedly killed following a dispute over an Instagram post.
Following the incident, Bajrang Dal members gathered outside the Katghar police station, demanding immediate arrests. The situation turned tense as workers staged a protest and arguments broke out with police officials, including the city superintendent of police.
“The situation is under control,” the circle officer assured.
The post-mortem examination has been conducted, and police personnel have been deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the last rites, officials said.
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