Murder of Congress Leader's Son in Chhattisgarh Linked to Sand Mining Rivalry
Brazen murder of Chhattisgarh Congress leader’s son cracked, sand mining rivalry was motive
The Indian Express
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The murder of Ayush Kashyap, son of Congress leader Samelan Kashyap, in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has been solved. Police arrested four suspects involved in the crime, which stemmed from a rivalry over illegal sand mining.
- 01Ayush Kashyap was killed on April 24, 2023, during an attack at his family home in Karhi village, Chhattisgarh.
- 02The assailants locked Ayush's parents in a room and shot him, while his 16-year-old brother survived the attack.
- 03Police confirmed the motive was linked to illegal sand mining, with previous murders in the area related to this issue.
- 04One of the accused, Bhushan Baghel, had financial ties to Ayush's father, while Ganpat Baghel was unhappy with Ayush's involvement in sand mining.
- 05The investigation revealed that the gang had broken CCTV cameras before the murder to conceal their identities.
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Police in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district have arrested four men in connection with the murder of Ayush Kashyap, the 18-year-old son of local Congress leader Samelan Kashyap. The attack occurred on April 24, 2023, when assailants, who had allegedly been tracking Ayush, forced their way into his home, locked his parents in a room, and shot him. His younger brother was also shot but survived. Authorities have linked the murder to a rivalry over illegal sand mining in the region, a motive supported by previous incidents of violence related to this issue. Janjgir-Champa Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar Pandey noted that the investigation was aided by the timing of the crime and the suspects' prior activities on social media. Among the arrested is Bhushan Baghel, who owed money to Ayush's father, and Ganpat Baghel, who was reportedly unhappy with Ayush's entry into the sand mining business. The police have indicated that despite tenders being awarded for sand mining, the necessary paperwork remains incomplete, rendering all activities illegal.
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The case highlights ongoing violence linked to illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh, impacting local communities and businesses.
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