Bareilly Village Head Found Dead; Family Alleges Blackmail by Woman
A Gram Pradhan in Bareilly was found dead; family alleges he was blackmailed and mentally tortured by a woman from Hathras.
A shocking incident has come to light in the Mirganj police station area of Bareilly, where an elected village head (Gram Pradhan) of Pahuncha Buzurg village was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The discovery of the body on the morning of October 21, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the local community, as allegations of extortion and mental torture have emerged.
The Discovery
The victim was found hanging in his room, leading to a frantic call to the authorities. While the scene initially appeared to be a suicide, the family of the deceased has pointed toward a sinister motive behind the act, claiming that the village head was driven to the edge by a campaign of harassment.
Allegations of Blackmail and Torture
The victim's brother, Rajesh Kumar Pal, has stepped forward to file a formal complaint, naming a woman identified as Hina Khan, a resident of Sikandara Rao in the Hathras district, as the primary catalyst for the tragedy.
According to the complaint, the Gram Pradhan had been in contact with Hina Khan for about a year. During this period, the family alleges that the woman subjected him to persistent mental harassment and used blackmail to extort money from him. The psychological toll of this relationship reportedly left the village head in a state of severe distress.
A Final, Fatal Conversation
Family members have highlighted a critical detail: on October 20, just one day before his body was discovered, the victim and the accused woman reportedly engaged in a phone conversation that lasted two hours. The family believes that the mental trauma and torture inflicted during this interaction and the preceding months pushed the village head to take the extreme step of ending his life.
Police Action and Digital Evidence
Upon being notified, the Mirganj police reached the spot and conducted an inquest (panchnama) of the body. To uncover the truth behind the allegations, the police have seized the deceased's mobile phone, which is now a key piece of evidence in the case.
The grieving family has urged the authorities to conduct a thorough forensic analysis of the device. They have specifically requested that the police examine:
- Call Detail Records (CDR): To verify the frequency and duration of conversations.
- WhatsApp Chats: To find evidence of threats or extortion demands.
Official Statement
Mirganj Circle Officer (CO) Ajay Kumar has confirmed that a formal case has been registered against the accused woman. He stated that the police are currently investigating the matter, relying heavily on digital evidence and other findings to determine the exact circumstances leading to the death.