Mahadangal: UP Law & Order in Question After NEET Aspirant Killed by Cattle Smugglers in Gorakhpur | ABP NEWS

The brutal killing of 19-year-old NEET aspirant Deepak Gupta by alleged cattle smugglers in Gorakhpur has ignited a political firestorm and raised serious concerns over Uttar Pradesh's law and order situation. The incident occurred when smugglers attempted to steal cattle from a village near CM Yogi Adityanath’s home district. Deepak, who joined others in chasing the smugglers, was reportedly abducted, driven around for an hour, and then shot in the mouth. His body was later dumped 4 kilometers away. The tragic death triggered massive public outrage, protests, and violence in the area. One smuggler was caught and beaten by the villagers, and a vehicle was set on fire. Opposition leaders, especially from the Samajwadi Party, slammed the government, accusing it of failing to control the rise of cattle smuggling and organized crime. A heated debate followed on national television, where BJP defended its track record, citing past actions against smugglers. However, opposition parties questioned how such incidents could happen in the CM’s stronghold if law and order were truly intact. As politics intensifies, the grieving family still awaits justice. CM Yogi has promised the harshest punishment for those responsible.