NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the murder of a NEET student in Gorakhpur and on Tuesday he directed senior officials to visit the spot, meet the victim’s family, and ensure strict action against the culprits.
This comes after a 19-year-old student preparing for NEET was brutally killed by alleged cattle smugglers in Gorakhpur. The incident took place late on Monday night and has led to widespread unrest in the village.
The Chief Minister's Office shared on social media platform 'X': “Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the tragic incident that took place in Gorakhpur... and directed senior administrative officials to reach the spot and communicate with the victim's family and take strict action against the culprits.”
Following the murder, chaos broke out in the area. Senior officials including the SP (North), police station incharge, SSP, IG, and DM were present at the scene.
All accused involved in the case have been identified, and five dedicated police teams are currently working to arrest them.
The incident occurred around 12:30 A.M. on Monday night when cattle smugglers arrived in the village with three vehicles. They began releasing cattle tied to pegs, triggering an alarm among villagers.
In response, several villagers, including 19-year-old Deepak Gupta, ran to stop them. Deepak raised an alarm and gave chase to the smugglers. Unfortunately, he was caught, forcibly made to sit in a pickup van, and taken away.
After reportedly driving around with him for about an hour, the smugglers pushed him out of the moving vehicle, resulting in his death.
Following the murder, a furious crowd set a DCM truck on fire. The smugglers managed to flee in another vehicle.
Local residents gathered in protest, blocking the road at Jungle Dhushad. Tensions escalated, and a heavy police presence was deployed to maintain order. The DM, DIG, SSP, and other senior officials visited the victim's family as investigations continued.