In a significant breakthrough, right-wing leader Puja Shakun Pandey has been arrested on charges of murdering an Aligarh-based business executive, police confirmed on Monday. The arrest has created political heat in the region, with the ruling and opposition parties exchanging bitter statements on the case.
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The Shocking Incident
The case dates back to the brutal murder of a local business executive, Rakesh Gupta, who was found dead near his residence in Aligarh’s Sasni Gate area last week. Gupta, as per police sources, had multiple injuries and was apparently attacked after a bitter argument over a financial dispute.
Investigations showed that the accused was receiving threats for days prior to the murder. Witnesses said that Gupta had been followed by two men on a motorcycle some time before he was killed.
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Puja Shakun Pandey’s Alleged Role
Police authorities said that the name of Puja Shakun Pandey came up during the questioning of the suspects in custody. She was allegedly charged with masterminding the attack out of a long-standing business rivalry and personal grudge against the victim.
Pandey, long a provocative figure and notorious for her inflammatory political outbursts, was arrested from her home before dawn Monday. She attempted to offer resistance but was apprehended without any trouble.
“On the basis of the evidence and statements of witnesses, we have satisfactory reasons to connect her with the crime,” Aligarh SSP Kalanidhi Naithani said, further adding that during further interrogation the complete motive and other participants would come to light.
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Political Reactions and Controversy
The arrest has sparked a political backlash. The opposition parties have charged that the state government is shielding extremist voices, whereas the supporters of Pandey argue that she is being politically framed.
Social media too went into a frenzy of mixed views — while some are asking for a fair trial, others are seeking tougher action against those who use religion for personal interests.
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Investigation Underway
Police have established a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate every detail of the murder, ranging from financial transactions to call records. The forensic report is pending and is likely to be key to ascertaining the sequence of events.
The government has promised the case will be pursued “without bias or pressure.” Aligarh, meanwhile, is on tenterhooks, with security beefed up around sensitive points to avert any possible unrest.
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