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Two Held In UP For Murder Of Muslim Youth Over Celebrating BJP's Win, CM Yogi Reacts

The police said that the case was registered on March 21 after receiving information of assault, and the victim succumbed to injuries on March 25 after which two men were arrested.

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested two men in Kushinagar district for the murder of a Muslim youth. According to a report by news agency ANI, the youth named Babr was allegedly killed by two others for celebrating Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) win in the recently concluded assembly elections. 

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Varun Kumar Pandey told ANI that the victim had lodged complaints regarding death threats earlier, but no action was taken. 

"We were informed that the victim had complained about death threats, but no action was taken then. An FIR has been registered. We are investigating the matter," said Pandey.

The police said that the case was registered on March 21 after receiving information of assault, and the victim succumbed to injuries on March 25 after which two men were arrested.

“A case was registered on March 21 in which a person suffered serious injuries and died on March 25th during treatment. Two accused have been arrested and sent to jail. The accused and the victim both were from the same community,” said Sandeep Verma, DSP Khadda, Kushinagar.

The murder of the Muslim youth was condemned by UP CM Yogi Adityanath as well. On Sunday the official Twitter handle of UP CMO tweeted, “UPCM Mr. @myogiadityanath ji has deeply condoled the death of Mr. Babar ji of Kathgharhi village of Kushinagar due to beating by the people. The Chief Minister has expressed condolences to the bereaved families. He has directed the officers to conduct a thorough investigation of the matter.”

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