25-Year-Old Man Murdered Near Varanasi Amid Allegations of Planned Attack
Youth beaten to death near Varanasi village; family alleges planned attack
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Rohit Rajbhar, a 25-year-old man, was murdered near Basantpur village in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India. His family claims the attack was premeditated following a dispute at a wedding. Protests erupted as they demanded justice and compensation.
- 01Rohit Rajbhar was killed near Basantpur village after attending a wedding.
- 02Family alleges the murder was premeditated despite a recent argument.
- 03Protests ensued demanding ₹2 crore compensation and a government job.
- 04Police are investigating and reviewing CCTV footage for leads.
- 05The victim had previously received threats via social media.
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Rohit Rajbhar, a 25-year-old man from Chandwak, was brutally murdered near Basantpur village in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India, on Tuesday night. His body was discovered by locals the following morning. Rohit had attended a wedding on May 5, where he reportedly had an argument with some individuals. Family members claim that he was ambushed by attackers who beat him with sticks and crushed his face with a stone. They allege that the murder was premeditated, citing recent death threats received by Rohit on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. In response to the incident, angry villagers and family members staged a protest, blocking traffic and demanding ₹2 crore in compensation and a government job for a family member. Police officials, including Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Nripendra, confirmed that a case has been registered and investigations are underway, including reviewing CCTV footage and examining the victim's social media accounts for threats.
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The murder has sparked outrage in the local community, leading to protests and demands for justice, highlighting concerns over safety and violence in the area.
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