DEHRADUN: A shocking political conspiracy has come to light in Uttarakhand, with police alleging that the brutal murder of a 32-year-old driver was a deliberate act aimed at manipulating the ongoing electoral process in the region. The victim, identified as Rahul, was found critically injured before succumbing to his wounds.
The grim incident unfolded last Saturday when Rahul, son of Suraj Pal, a driver by profession, was discovered in a grave condition at a residence in Pannu Farm, falling under the Kunda police station jurisdiction in Udham Singh Nagar. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Acting swiftly on a complaint filed by Rahul’s wife, Ravina, a resident of Karanpur Colony, Kunda, authorities had initially registered a case against Pargat Singh Pannu and Kashmir Singh in connection with the death.
Speaking to the TNIE, Senior Superintendent of Police of Rudrapur , Manikant Mishra revealed the sinister motive behind the crime. "The primary objective behind Rahul's murder was to provide undue advantage to a specific electoral candidate," SSP Mishra stated.
He further elaborated, "Initial police investigations have uncovered that the murder was orchestrated with the clear intent to manipulate the electoral process in the area, thereby allowing a particular candidate to gain an unfair edge among voters. The assailants specifically targeted the deceased to establish a particular political narrative in favour of their chosen candidate."
In a significant breakthrough, Kunda police have arrested two individuals in connection with the case: Balwinder Singh and Sukhwinder Singh. Interrogations are currently underway to unearth further details and identify all members involved in what appears to be an organised conspiracy.
However, one key accused, Satnam, remains at large. SSP Mishra confirmed that multiple police teams have been formed and are conducting continuous raids to apprehend him.
Both Sukhwinder Singh, who is now in custody, and the absconding Satnam possess extensive criminal records. Police records indicate a staggering 25 cases registered against them across various police stations in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. These charges include serious offenses such as murder, robbery, dacoity, as well as violations under the Gangster Act and Arms Act.