Crime Branch-1 makes three fresh arrests in the killing of 23-year-old man allegedly assaulted with sticks and iron rods; nine accused arrested so far, police say.
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The Crime Branch-1 team has arrested three more accused in connection with the death of 23-year-old Shiva Tyagi, who was allegedly beaten with sticks and iron rods in Housing Board, Sector 18. With these latest arrests, the total number of people arrested in the case has reached nine, according to the police.
The newly arrested accused have been identified as Sachin, son of Patil, a resident of village Chaupri in Karnal district; Tushar, son of Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Kurukshetra; and Milan Bamaniya, son of Satpal. Police said the three were produced before a court and taken on remand for further investigation.
According to the police spokesperson, the arrests were made by the Crime Branch-1 team under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal. Crime Branch-1 in-charge Rajkumar said six other accused had been arrested earlier in the case.
Dispute Preceded the Alleged Assault
According to the police account, Shiva Tyagi, who belonged to village Mahadev in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, had arrived on September 3 to stay with his uncle Vicky in Housing Board, Sector 18. Ashish Thakur, a friend of Shiva’s uncle, also lived in the neighbourhood.
Police said a dispute had arisen between Ashish and his wife. On September 7, Shiva and his uncle reportedly went to Ashish’s house in an attempt to help resolve the disagreement between the couple. During the visit, an argument allegedly broke out and Ashish began abusing them, according to the police account. Shiva and his uncle then left the house.
Police allege that the following day, Ashish and a group of around eight to ten people attacked them. The group allegedly included Ashish’s brother Himanshu and others identified in the police account as Kanika, Lakshya and Badal. The attackers allegedly used sticks and iron rods during the assault.
Victim Referred to PGI, Later Died
Shiva sustained an injury to his head and was taken to hospital for treatment. Police said he was subsequently referred to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) for further treatment, but he died during treatment.
According to police, a case relating to the altercation was initially registered on September 10. After Shiva’s death, the murder charge was added to the case. The investigation has continued, leading to the arrests announced by the Crime Branch-1 team.
The sequence of events, including the alleged assault and the circumstances that led to Shiva’s death, forms part of the police investigation. The allegations against the arrested individuals remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.
Six Accused Were Arrested Earlier
Crime Branch-1 in-charge Rajkumar said the police had previously arrested six accused in the case. They were identified as Rajkumar alias Lukka, a resident of Khera Farm; Ashish Thakur; Ankit; Satyam, son of Brij Lal; Lakshya; and Kanishk, son of Satbir Singh.
Police said those six accused had already been sent to jail. The three newly arrested suspects—Sachin, Tushar and Milan Bamaniya—were produced before a court and taken on remand. Police have not described the latest arrests as the conclusion of the investigation.
NEWS NOTE
Police say nine accused have been arrested so far. Allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.
Nine Arrested as Investigation Continues
With the arrest of Sachin, Tushar and Milan Bamaniya, the number of accused arrested in the case has reached nine, police said. The latest remand proceedings are expected to assist investigators in pursuing the case further.
The case concerns the alleged fatal assault on a 23-year-old man following a dispute in Housing Board, Sector 18. Police have said the investigation is continuing. The accused will be dealt with through the legal process, and the allegations against them will be determined through the investigation and proceedings before the court.
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