In a major breakthrough, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a prime accused in the Gorakhpur NEET aspirant murder case after an encounter in Kushinagar. The accused, identified as Rahim, reportedly sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the operation, as per the media report.
Alongside Rahim’s arrest, police have also detained two other suspects connected to the case. The development comes days after a 19-year-old NEET aspirant was brutally killed by alleged animal smugglers in Gorakhpur, sparking outrage across the state.
Gorakhpur witnessed heightened police activity, a day after 20-year-old NEET aspirant Deepak Gupta was killed. Uttar Pradesh Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Law and Order, Amitabh Yash, reached the city to personally review the case and ensure strict action against those responsible.
The senior IPS officer inspected the crime scene at Jungle Dhooshan Chauraha late Tuesday night and later met the grieving family members, assuring them that justice would be delivered. He also stated that a detailed report on the incident will be submitted to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as per the PTI report.
Yash chaired a high-level review meeting at the Circuit House with the district magistrate, senior superintendent of police, and other senior officials, instructing them to initiate “the toughest possible action” against the culprits. Meanwhile, a heavy police presence was deployed across the locality, and a flag march was conducted to restore public confidence and maintain peace.
About the incident
Late Monday night, 10–12 suspected cattle smugglers in two pickup vans allegedly tried to break into a trader’s furniture shop in Mauachapi village. When the shop owner’s son, Deepak, rushed on his scooter to alert others, the accused opened fire while fleeing and forcibly pulled him into their vehicle.
According to PTI report, hours later, Deepak’s blood-soaked body was found about 4 km away. Police confirmed he died of a severe head injury, ruling out gunshot wounds. Enraged villagers caught one suspect, set his vehicle ablaze, and beat him before handing him over to police.
