'Attacked with hammer': RSS functionary Rameshwar Tiwari dies after assault in UP
An RSS functionary, Rameshwar Tiwari, was killed following a violent assault in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly over a land dispute. Local police have suspended four officers for negligence and are currently searching for the suspects named in the FIR.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing issues with land-related violence and police accountability in rural India.
LUCKNOW: A 50-year-old RSS functionary was killed following a violent assault in Bheekam Chhapra village under Lar police station limits in Deoria.The deceased Rameshwar Tiwari, was assaulted during a clash on Oct 1 and next day he succumbed to his injuries. Following his death, Tiwari’s wife, Amrita Devi, lodged an FIR against four named and ten unidentified persons.Four police personnel including Station officer Lar have been suspended following the incident, while senior officers are monitoring the investigation. Police said the assault was an outcome of old land property issue within the family.Those suspended are Lar SHO Rakesh Singh, beat sub-inspector Rammoorat Ram, and constables Chandrabhan Bharti and Pritam Yadav.“Four policemen have been suspended for negligence.
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