Key Accused Arrested in Mathura Tragedy: Justice in Sight?

Mathura police arrested the main accused and another person in connection with the collapse of six houses, resulting in three fatalities, including two young girls. The collapse was linked to unauthorized soil excavation. Authorities provided relief by relocating affected families to government housing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mathura | Updated: 17-06-2025 18:08 IST | Created: 17-06-2025 18:08 IST
Key Accused Arrested in Mathura Tragedy: Justice in Sight?
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The Mathura police announced the arrest of the principal suspect and an accomplice linked to the devastating collapse of six houses on June 15 in the Maya Teela area. The collapse led to the tragic deaths of two young girls and a young man, following unauthorized soil excavation.

The main accused, Sunil Gupta, and contractor Pappu were apprehended after a detailed investigation that utilized surveillance and CCTV footage. Authorities have since charged Gupta with culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

In response to the tragedy, the district administration took swift action, relocating five displaced families to government housing. This measure, coupled with ongoing investigations, seeks to provide justice and relief to the affected community.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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