More than three days after the killing of BJP leader Vinod Kashyap in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district, fear and tension continue to grip Bairagiwala village. A curfew-like atmosphere remains in the area, with most shops shut and many houses locked from inside.
Residents say normal life has come to a halt after violent clashes erupted following Kashyap’s murder on June 13. According to local reports, only a few shops were partially open, while security personnel continued to patrol the village.
Police officials said strict security arrangements will remain in place due to the sensitive situation.
FIR Against 150 People, Five Arrested So Far
Police have registered a case against around 150 people accused of involvement in the violence that broke out after Kashyap’s death. Authorities said the FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by police officials.
Kotwal Pradeep Rawat said the case was registered following a complaint by Senior Sub-Inspector Manmohan Singh.
Police also confirmed the arrest of another accused, identified as Imtiaz, son of Shamshuddin, a resident of Lakhanwala in Sahaspur. With this arrest, the total number of people arrested in the case has risen to five.
Officials said raids are continuing to identify and arrest others allegedly involved in the violence.
Murder Followed Irrigation Dispute
According to police, the violence began on the evening of June 13 after a dispute between two groups over irrigation water turned violent in Bairagiwala village. During the clash, BJP leader Vinod Kashyap was allegedly attacked and later died.
Following the murder, angry crowds reportedly created chaos in the village, leading to widespread tension and heavy police deployment.
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