Bareilly: E-rickshaw Driver Attacked, Police Arrest Four Accused
Bareilly police have arrested four individuals for a brutal attack on an e-rickshaw driver, recovering the weapon used.
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E-rickshaw Driver Brutally Attacked in Bareilly
In a shocking incident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, four individuals have been arrested for a brutal attack on an e-rickshaw driver using an iron rod. The Bareilly police apprehended the accused and recovered the weapon used in the crime, which has caused significant concern within the local community.
The incident occurred in the Satellite Chowki area of Baradari police station. The victim, identified as Dharmendra Gangwar, a resident of Sithora in Subhashnagar police station area, reported that he was called to the Pilibhit Road near Vishal Mega Mart under the pretext of transporting goods. Upon arrival, the assailants allegedly began verbally abusing him before launching a savage assault with an iron rod.
Suspects Arrested, Confess to Premeditated Attack
According to the complaint filed by Dharmendra Gangwar, the attackers fled the scene after threatening to kill him as a crowd began to gather. Following the serious assault, Gangwar registered a case against the accused at the Baradari police station. The police registered a case under Section 109(1), 352, and 351(2) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS), with crime number 1323/2026, and commenced an investigation.
The police made swift arrests the following day, October 25, 2026, apprehending all named suspects. The arrested individuals have been identified as Harshit Mishra, Pushpendra Kumar, Akshay Yadav, and Ayush. During initial interrogation, the accused have reportedly confessed to their crime, admitting they lured Dharmendra to the location and attacked him as part of a premeditated plan.
Police Action and Legal Proceedings Underway
A team from the Baradari police station, including Station House Officer Vijender Singh and Sub-Inspectors Mayank Bhardwaj and Nitin Rana, played a crucial role in this rapid apprehension. The police have recovered the iron rod used in the attack from the possession of the accused. The legal process to present the accused before the court is currently underway, with further legal actions and a thorough investigation into all aspects of the incident continuing.