Three Arrested in Murder Case of BJP Youth Leader Shivam Singh in Lucknow
Lucknow: 3 arrested for murdering BJP youth leader Shivam Singh

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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Shivam Singh, a BJP youth leader, who was attacked in Lucknow. A manhunt is underway for a fourth suspect, with a reward offered for information leading to his capture.
- 01Shivam Singh was attacked on the night of May 25-26 and died from his injuries during treatment.
- 02The arrested suspects are Shantanu alias Ankit Rawat, Honey Tiwari alias Vivek, and Vivek Singh, identified through CCTV footage.
- 03A stone, identified as the murder weapon, was recovered during the investigation.
- 04A cash reward of ₹25,000 has been announced for information on the fourth suspect, Anuj Singh, who is still at large.
- 05The investigation is ongoing, with police conducting raids to locate the absconding suspect.
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Lucknow police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of Shivam Singh, a youth leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The arrests were made following a coordinated operation involving the Crime Branch, SWAT team, and local police in the Vibhutikhand area. Shivam Singh was brutally attacked with stones on the night of May 25-26 and later died from his injuries. The suspects, identified as Shantanu alias Ankit Rawat, Honey Tiwari alias Vivek, and Vivek Singh, were apprehended based on CCTV footage and technical evidence. The police also recovered the stone used in the crime. A manhunt is currently underway for a fourth suspect, Anuj Singh, with a reward of ₹25,000 offered for information leading to his arrest. The Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), East, confirmed the arrests and stated that further investigations are ongoing, with police teams actively pursuing the absconding suspect.
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The murder of a political figure raises concerns about safety and security in the region.
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