10 Convicted in 2013 Murder of DSP Zia Ul Haq in Uttar Pradesh
A special CBI court in Lucknow has found 10 individuals guilty in the 2013 murder case of Zia Ul Haq, a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Kunda, Uttar Pradesh. The court convicted them of rioting, assaulting a public servant, and murder under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including sections 147, 149, 323, 353, 332, and 302, as well as charges under the Arms Act.
The convicted individuals are Phul Chand Yadav, Pawan Yadav, Manjit Yadav, GhanShyam Saroj, Ram Lakhan, Chhote Lal Yadav, Ram Asre, Munna Lal Patel, Shiv Ram Pasi, and Jagat Bahadur Pal, also known as Bulle Pal. The CBI took over the investigation after an FIR was filed at Hatigaon Police Station in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, regarding Haq’s murder.
On March 2, 2013, DSP Zia Ul Haq and his team went to Balipur village to manage a law and order situation following the murder of village headman Nanhe Yadav. The CBI’s investigation revealed that family members of Nanhe Yadav and their supporters attacked the police with weapons, leading to the death of DSP Haq while other officers escaped.
The CBI filed a chargesheet on June 7, 2013, naming 12 individuals, including Sudhir Yadav and Yogendra Yadav. However, Yogendra Yadav passed away during the trial, and charges against him were dropped. Sudhir Yadav was acquitted, while the remaining 10 were convicted. The court will announce the sentence on October 9.
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DSP -: DSP stands for Deputy Superintendent of Police. It’s a rank in the Indian police force, and officers at this level help maintain law and order.
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It’s a top agency in India that investigates serious crimes like murder and corruption.
Lucknow -: Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It’s known for its rich history and culture.
IPC -: IPC stands for Indian Penal Code. It’s a set of laws in India that defines various crimes and their punishments.
Arms Act -: The Arms Act is a law in India that regulates the possession and use of weapons. It ensures that weapons are used safely and legally.
FIR -: FIR stands for First Information Report. It’s a document prepared by the police when they receive information about a crime.
Acquitted -: Acquitted means that a person has been found not guilty of a crime in a court of law.