Teen's Tragic Death Ignites Tensions in Uttar Pradesh
A 16-year-old Bajrang Dal worker named Shobhit was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad due to a social media dispute. The incident sparked protests by Bajrang Dal members demanding arrests. Police have started investigations and are questioning the family of the suspect.
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Tensions rose in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad after the shooting death of a 16-year-old Bajrang Dal worker named Shobhit on Monday night, police confirmed.
The tragic incident, which took place in Dehri village under the Katghar police station area, allegedly stemmed from a dispute over an Instagram post. A forensic team has been deployed to probe the incident, according to the police.
Bajrang Dal members demanded swift arrests, leading to a protest outside the Katghar police station. The situation grew tense but remains under control, authorities assured. Investigations continue as police question the suspect's family.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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