The youth’s last rites were performed under police surveillance. Last rites of youth under police surveillance: Death during treatment after being shot in Auraiya, family members remained adamant on calling SP – Auraiya News

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The incident happened on Saturday night

On receiving information that Pankaj Tiwari was shot late on Saturday night, the police admitted him to 50 Saiya Hospital, from where he was referred to Kanpur in a critical condition. Pankaj died during treatment on Sunday. There was chaos in the village as soon as the news of death was heard.

Family members made serious allegations against the nominees

The family members of the deceased allege that the named accused Dhiru Awasthi, Umesh Awasthi, and Krishna used to continuously threaten and harass Pankaj. Family members said that they complained to the police several times, but no concrete action was taken.

Family members adamant on calling SP

When Pankaj’s body reached the village after his death, the family members demanded to call the SP to the spot. He refused to cremate the body. Later, after police intervention and assurance of safety, the family got ready for the last rites.

Heavy police force was deployed to control the situation in the village. The atmosphere in the village remained calm during the funeral, but anger was clearly visible among the family members and the villagers.

Police said- investigation of the incident continues

Police say that the incident is being investigated. Strict action has been assured against the accused. Meanwhile, the search for the named accused is going on. The police have appealed to the family members to maintain peace.

anger among villagers

After this incident, there is anger among the villagers regarding the inaction of the police. He says that if action had been taken in time, Pankaj’s life could have been saved.