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Crime
Prime Accused in Shreya Upadhyay Murder Arrested After Varanasi Encounter, Pistol Seized
✍️ Public TV English
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM
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Police in Varanasi have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of MSc student Shreya Upadhyay following an encounter, during which a pistol was recovered.
Varanasi police said they engaged the prime accused in the murder of MSc student Shreya Upadhyay in an encounter on Saturday. The operation took place in a residential area of the city, according to a statement released by the district police headquarters.
During the encounter, officers apprehended the suspect without any reported civilian casualties. A pistol was seized from the accused at the scene, and forensic teams have taken it for examination.
The police have confirmed that the investigation into Shreya Upadhyay's murder will continue, with further questioning of the arrested individual expected. No additional arrests have been reported at this stage.
During the encounter, officers apprehended the suspect without any reported civilian casualties. A pistol was seized from the accused at the scene, and forensic teams have taken it for examination.
The police have confirmed that the investigation into Shreya Upadhyay's murder will continue, with further questioning of the arrested individual expected. No additional arrests have been reported at this stage.