Gonda: In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community, a young man was brutally murdered and his brother was critically injured in a vicious attack in Gonda district.
The victim, identified as Mansaram Awasthi (25), was on his way to an undisclosed location in the morning when he was ambushed by a group of assailants in Nidhanpurwa village panchayat Khajuria, falling under the jurisdiction of Colonelganj police station. The attackers, armed with sharp weapons, launched a relentless assault on the unsuspecting youth, leaving him fatally wounded.
As news of the attack spread, Mansaram’s elder brother, Bablu Awasthi (28), rushed to his aid. However, the assailants did not spare him either, subjecting him to a brutal attack that left him critically injured.
Emergency services were alerted, and both brothers were rushed to the Community Health Center. Tragically, Mansaram succumbed to his injuries, while Bablu was referred to the district hospital for advanced medical care.
Upon receiving information about the heinous crime, a police team comprising Area Officer Umesh Prabhat Singh and Inspector-in-Charge Shridhar Pathak, along with a heavy police force, swiftly arrived at the scene to initiate an investigation.
The police have assured the public that stringent action will be taken against the perpetrators of this brutal murder. A thorough investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the attack and to apprehend the culprits.
