Mathurapur Firing Case: Murder Charges Added After Victim's Death; Third Accused Arrested
Following the death of a firing victim, murder charges have been added, and a third suspect has been apprehended.
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Third Accused Arrested in Mathurapur Firing Incident
In a significant development in the sensational firing case in Mathurapur village, located in the CB Ganj police station area of Bareilly, police have made a crucial arrest. The injured victim, Santosh Sahu, who was undergoing treatment at the hospital after the incident, succumbed to his injuries. Consequently, the police have intensified the investigation by adding murder charges to the existing case.
The third named accused, identified as Karan, was arrested by the police on Sunday near the Jhumka intersection. According to information, Santosh Sahu, a resident of Mathurapur village, was shot and critically injured on October 24, 2026. He was admitted to Shri Ram Murti Hospital in Bareilly for treatment, where he tragically passed away on October 27.
Murder Charges Incorporated After Victim's Demise
Following Santosh Sahu's death, the CB Ganj police amended the registered FIR, removing Section 109 BNS and incorporating Section 103(1) BNS, pertaining to murder. This move underscores the gravity of the situation and the ongoing investigation.
Previous Arrests and Current Apprehension
In connection with this firing incident, the police had previously arrested two other accused, Madanlal and Vinod, and sent them to jail. The currently arrested third accused, Karan, has been identified as the 20-year-old son of Mahendrapal. A police team, led by Station House Officer Vinod Singh, apprehended Karan near the Jhumka intersection on Sunday, acting on precise information from an informant.
Accused Karan Has Criminal History
According to the police, the arrested accused Karan also has a prior criminal record. A case (Case Number 20) was registered against him at the CB Ganj police station in 2025. The police team is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the entire case based on the evidence to identify other potential aspects of the incident and any other individuals involved.
Legal formalities to present the arrested accused Karan before the court have been completed, and actions are underway to send him to jail.