Three Dead in Pilibhit Ramlila Committee Dispute Firing
A violent clash over Ramlila committee accounts in Pilibhit left three dead, including two brothers, as police arrest three suspects.
A night of celebration turned into a scene of carnage in Amaria town, Pilibhit, after a dispute regarding the local Ramlila fair escalated into a deadly shootout. The violent confrontation, which occurred on the night of Monday, October 12, 2026, has claimed the lives of three people and left at least one other person injured.
Tragedy Strikes Over Committee Accounts
The root of the bloodshed reportedly lies in a bitter disagreement concerning the financial accounts and the restructuring of the committee responsible for organizing the local Ramlila fair. What began as a dispute over administrative control and money ended in gunfire, shocking the local community.
The victims have been identified as:
- Ankit Gupta (30) – Pronounced dead at the scene.
- Kunal Srivastava (15) – Pronounced dead at the scene.
- Mohit Gupta (32) – Succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to Bareilly for emergency medical treatment.
Another individual, Rohit Gupta, was also caught in the crossfire and is currently undergoing medical care for his injuries.
Police Response and Immediate Arrests
The violence erupted with startling proximity to law enforcement, occurring just 500 meters away from the local police station. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sukirti Madhav Mishra stated that authorities were alerted to the clash at approximately 9:30 PM.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Himanshu Gaurav led a significant police contingent to the site to restore order and secure the area. Notably, investigators confirmed that no formal complaints had been filed by either side of the disputing parties prior to the outbreak of the violence.
Evidence Recovered and Suspects in Custody
Following the incident, the police moved swiftly to apprehend those involved. Three individuals have been taken into custody: Kaushal Gupta, Harshit Gupta, and Santosh Gupta.
During the search and investigation, law enforcement officials recovered several weapons and items used in the clash, including:
- A licensed rifle registered to Santosh Gupta.
- An illegal country-made pistol.
- A collection of wooden sticks.
The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examinations to determine the exact cause of death. As of now, heavy police deployment remains in Amaria to prevent further unrest and maintain public order while the investigation into the motives behind this fatal confrontation continues.