Ghaziabad Encounter: UP Bakrid Murder Sparks Political Row After Police Kill Suspects
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- •Mohammad Furkan was allegedly murdered on June 16, 2024, in Loni, Ghaziabad, ahead of Bakrid.
- •Police killed two suspects—Saddam Hussain and Shahid—on June 21, claiming they were involved in the murder.
- •Opposition leaders accuse the police of staging the encounter to manipulate public opinion before Eid.
- •The Allahabad High Court has ordered the state government to submit a report within four weeks.
- •The case has exposed tensions over policing, communal harmony, and political accountability in Uttar Pradesh.
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a dramatic chain of events around Bakrid this year, beginning with a murder that spiraled into a controversial police encounter, now igniting a fierce political debate. On June 16, 2024, a man named Mohammad Furkan was allegedly stabbed to death during communal clashes in Loni, Ghaziabad, just ahead of Eid al-Adha (Bakrid). The killing triggered protests and outrage, with local residents demanding swift justice.
Within days, on June 21, the Uttar Pradesh Police claimed to have killed two men—identified as Saddam Hussain and Shahid—during an "encounter" in Bulandshahr district. Police stated the duo were involved in Furkan’s murder and were attempting to flee when they were shot. However, the encounter has come under sharp scrutiny, with activists and opposition parties alleging it was a staged killing to cover up a botched investigation.
