Controversial YouTuber Saleem Wastik Arrested for 31-Year-Old Murder After Stabbing Incident
'Ex-Muslim' YouTuber Stabbed At Ghaziabad Home Had Killed A Boy 31 Years Ago
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Saleem Wastik, a YouTuber known for his 'ex-Muslim' stance, was arrested for the 1995 murder of a 13-year-old boy in Delhi after being stabbed at his Ghaziabad home. He had been living under a false identity for nearly three decades. The stabbing incident involved two assailants who were later killed in police encounters.
- 01Saleem Wastik was arrested for the murder of Sandeep Bansal, a 13-year-old boy, dating back to 1995.
- 02He had been living under a false identity for 26 years after escaping prison.
- 03Wastik was stabbed at his home in Ghaziabad by two men who claimed he insulted their religion.
- 04The assailants were killed in police encounters shortly after the attack.
- 05Wastik was known for his controversial YouTube content and had a biopic in the works.
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Saleem Wastik, a popular YouTuber in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, known for his identification as an 'ex-Muslim', was arrested for the murder of Sandeep Bansal, a 13-year-old boy, nearly 31 years ago. The case dates back to January 20, 1995, when Bansal was kidnapped for a ransom of ₹30,000. Wastik, then known as Saleem Khan, was a martial arts instructor and was later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. After escaping from prison, he assumed a new identity and lived undetected for 26 years. Recently, Wastik was stabbed at his home by two assailants who accused him of insulting their Prophet. The attackers were killed in police encounters shortly after the incident. Wastik's controversial YouTube channel had gained attention, and a Bollywood producer was reportedly interested in making a biopic about him.
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The incident raises concerns about community safety and the impact of online content on real-world violence.
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