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Crime
BJP MLA's Brother Shot Dead in Kannauj; Congress Leader Accused
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:36 AM
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Advocate Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi, brother of BJP MLA Archana Pandey, was shot dead in Kannauj on Diwali night. Police have accused Congress District Secretary Amul Dixit of the murder.
A violent incident occurred on Diwali night in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, where Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi, a legal practitioner and the brother of BJP MLA Archana Pandey, was shot dead. The crime took place in the vicinity of Chhibramau police station.
Police authorities have placed the blame on Amul Dixit, the District Secretary of the Congress party. According to initial reports, Dixit fired four rounds at the victim, allegedly driven by an electoral rivalry. The motive behind the shooting is currently being investigated by the law enforcement agencies.
In response to the murder, District Magistrate Vinod Kumar has deployed five specialized teams to track down the accused, who is currently on the run. The police are working to locate and arrest the suspect to ensure justice is served.
The incident has triggered a tense atmosphere in the region, with authorities maintaining a heightened security presence to prevent any further unrest or retaliatory actions.
Police authorities have placed the blame on Amul Dixit, the District Secretary of the Congress party. According to initial reports, Dixit fired four rounds at the victim, allegedly driven by an electoral rivalry. The motive behind the shooting is currently being investigated by the law enforcement agencies.
In response to the murder, District Magistrate Vinod Kumar has deployed five specialized teams to track down the accused, who is currently on the run. The police are working to locate and arrest the suspect to ensure justice is served.
The incident has triggered a tense atmosphere in the region, with authorities maintaining a heightened security presence to prevent any further unrest or retaliatory actions.