Bareilly: Shooting Victim Santosh Sahu Dies, Two Accused Arrested
A man critically injured in a shooting incident in Bareilly has died, and police have arrested two suspects.
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Man Succumbs to Injuries After Bareilly Shooting
Santosh Sahu, 37, who was critically injured in a shooting incident in the CB Ganj police station area of Bareilly on October 23, 2026, passed away during treatment on Wednesday, October 27. Following Sahu's death, police have added charges related to murder under Section 103(1) of the Indian Justice Code (IJC) to the registered First Information Report (FIR).
Acting on precise informant information, the police have arrested two named accused, Vinod, son of Omprakash, and Mannulal, son of Ramlal, near the Mathurapur Madrasa. Both accused are reported to be residents of Mathurapur village.
Murder Case Registered, Legal Action Intensifies
According to police records, the arrested accused Mannulal has a criminal history, with a case previously registered against him at the CB Ganj police station in 2019.
In the current case, police have registered case number 423/2026 under Sections 190, 191(2), 191(3), 103(1), and 3(5) of the Indian Justice Code. A special team formed for the accused's arrest included Station House Officer Vinod Singh, Senior Sub-Inspector Jitendra Kumar, Sub-Inspector Pawan Kumar Sharma, and constables Sudhir and Ravi Kumar.
Local police administration stated that legal action is being ensured by following all legal procedures in the case. There has been a tense atmosphere in the village since the incident, although the police are closely monitoring the situation. The investigating officer is proceeding with further action based on evidence.