Prime accused in Bahraich murder case arrested after an encounter

THE ACCUSED WERE ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO FLEE TO NEPAL

- BISWAJEET BANERJEE

Five suspects involved in the recent violence in Bahraich were arrested on Thursday following an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police during which two of them sustained gunshot injuries, according to senior officials.

The suspects were reportedly attempting to flee to Nepal, which borders the Bahraich district, before being intercepted. "Five accused have been arrested," additional director general of police (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash said, adding, "Bahraich police, which is investigating the murder and subsequent violence, has established a link involving one of the accused in Nepal."

The arrested people have been identified as Mohammad Faheen, Mohammad Sarfaraz and Abdul Hameed -- who were named in the FIR -- along with Mohammad Taleem alias Sabloo and Mohammad Afzal.

Bahraich superintendent of police Vrinda Shukla reported that Sarfaraz and Taleem sustained injuries during the encounter in the Nanpara area of Bahraich.