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Crime
BJP MLA's Brother Shot Dead in Kannauj; Congress Leader Accused
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:47 AM
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Lawyer Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi, brother of BJP MLA Archana Pandey, was shot dead in Kannauj on Diwali night. Police are searching for Congress district secretary Aamul Dixit, who is accused of firing four shots due to election rivalry.
A violent incident occurred on Diwali night in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, where Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi, a lawyer and the brother of BJP MLA Archana Pandey, was shot dead. The crime took place near Chhibramau Thana, turning the festive occasion into a scene of chaos and grief for the victim's family.
Police have identified Aamul Dixit, the district secretary of the Congress party, as the prime suspect in the murder. According to preliminary reports, the accused fired four rounds at the victim, allegedly driven by election-related enmity. The motive remains under investigation, with officials citing political rivalry as a potential trigger for the attack.
In response to the shooting, District Magistrate Vinod Kumar has deployed five police teams to locate and arrest the fugitive. The authorities are combing through the area to ensure the suspect does not escape justice. Local law enforcement agencies are working round the clock to trace the accused and secure the scene.
The incident has sparked significant concern in the region, highlighting tensions between political factions in the district. As the investigation progresses, the police are examining the circumstances surrounding the encounter to determine the full extent of the conspiracy and any other individuals involved in the act.
Police have identified Aamul Dixit, the district secretary of the Congress party, as the prime suspect in the murder. According to preliminary reports, the accused fired four rounds at the victim, allegedly driven by election-related enmity. The motive remains under investigation, with officials citing political rivalry as a potential trigger for the attack.
In response to the shooting, District Magistrate Vinod Kumar has deployed five police teams to locate and arrest the fugitive. The authorities are combing through the area to ensure the suspect does not escape justice. Local law enforcement agencies are working round the clock to trace the accused and secure the scene.
The incident has sparked significant concern in the region, highlighting tensions between political factions in the district. As the investigation progresses, the police are examining the circumstances surrounding the encounter to determine the full extent of the conspiracy and any other individuals involved in the act.