One person died in a dispute over the color of Holi in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident is from Kasim Nagar locality of Sadar Kotwali area, where 48 -year -old Sharif was beaten up by some people to protest against alleged color. Family members allege that he died due to assault, while the police say that Sharif fell while running away, causing him to die. There is tension in the area regarding the case and the family refused to send the body for postmortem before the arrest of the accused. At present, the family beat up the police and agreed to the post -mortem. The police have taken the body in possession and sent it for postmortem.
According to the family of the deceased Sharif, he was returning home by auto, when some youths playing Holi tried to color him. Sharif protested, causing the dispute and the accused started beating him by auto. Family members say that by the time the accused escaped from the spot, Sharif fell in a half -hearted condition. When the family took him to the hospital, the doctors declared him dead.
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Police and administrative officials reached the spot as soon as the incident was reported. Additional SP Akhilesh Singh and CO Sonam Singh along with heavy police force reached the spot and deployed police to maintain peace in the area.
Police statement and investigation
The Unnao police issued a press release regarding the incident, stating that on 15 March 2025, at around 12 noon, Sharif was going to his house by auto. During this time, some people were playing Holi near Mohalla Kashif Ali Sarai Chungi, who tried to color Sharif. Police say that Sharif tried to escape to escape the color and fell during this time, causing him to die.
Police has started investigation against Savita (46), Munnu (47), Amarpal (45) and other 4-5 unidentified people in this case. However, the family of the deceased alleges that Sharif was beaten up, causing him to die.
Demonstration and demand of family
After the incident, tension spread in the area. Sharif’s family clearly said that till the arrest of the accused is not done, they will not send the body for postmortem. The administration and police are constantly trying to convince the family members about this. The city also reached the spot and tried to calm the family.
Stress increased in the area, police alert
After the incident, the police has increased security in the area. The top police officers are keeping an eye on the situation and are constantly appealing to the people to maintain peace. At present, the police have taken the body of Sharif and are preparing for the post -mortem. In this case, the police is conducting raids to arrest the accused and legal action will be taken soon.