Three Arrested in Pilibhit Triple Murder Case
Police arrest three suspects in the Pilibhit triple murder case linked to a Ramlila Committee financial dispute.
The police in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, have made significant breakthroughs in the brutal triple murder case in Amariya, arresting three primary suspects. The violent incident, which claimed three lives, reportedly originated from a bitter financial disagreement involving the local Ramlila Mela Committee.
The Fatal Night in Amariya
The tragedy unfolded on the night of October 12, around 9:00 PM, when a long-standing dispute over committee funds escalated into extreme violence. During the altercation, which involved both gunfire and physical assaults, three people lost their lives: brothers Ankit Gupta and Mohit Gupta, and a 15-year-old bystander identified as Kunal Srivastava.
Another individual, Roz Gupta, was also caught in the crossfire and sustained injuries. He is currently undergoing medical treatment for his wounds.
Suspects in Custody and Recovered Weapons
Following the incident, authorities filed a report against 13 individuals, seven of whom have been specifically named. The police have successfully apprehended the three main accused: Kaushal Gupta, his uncle Santosh Gupta, and his father Naresh Gupta. All three were arrested on the night of the crime and have since been sent to jail.
During the investigation, law enforcement recovered several incriminating items, including:
- A licensed rifle
- A country-made pistol (tamancha)
- Live cartridges and spent casings
- The car used by the suspects during the crime
In response to the violence, the administration has already initiated the process to cancel the arms license held by Santosh Gupta.
A Dispute Over Committee Funds
According to a formal complaint lodged by Rohit Gupta, the brother of the victims, the tension had been simmering for days. The complaint states that an argument occurred three days prior to the murders between Mohit, Ankit, and Kaushal Gupta, during which death threats were allegedly issued.
The complaint details a harrowing sequence of events:
- Kaushal Gupta is accused of shooting Ankit.
- Santosh Kumar Gupta is accused of shooting Mohit.
- Four other individuals—Harshit, Rachit, Om, and Sanchit—are accused of attacking Roz Gupta with sharp weapons known as bankas.
Ongoing Investigation
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sukirti Madhav confirmed that while the three primary suspects are in judicial custody, the investigation remains active. Police are currently interrogating other detained individuals to determine their exact roles in the killings. Authorities are also conducting a detailed analysis of the recovered weapons and forensic evidence to build a foolproof case against all named accused.