Kanpur: The family of a 65-year-old man killed in celebratory firing during a Tesu Jhanjhiya programme in Ghatampur halted his last rites on Tuesday morning, demanding the immediate arrest of an absconding accused in the case, and action against the Kotra outpost in-charge and a constable.
The ACP said four police teams were searching for the remaining accused, who would be arrested soon. His body reached the village late Monday evening after a postmortem examination. Ghatampur ACP Krishnakant reached the village with police personnel and assured the family of strict action against those found guilty. Following the assurance, the family agreed to proceed with the cremation, which was conducted on the banks of the Yamuna in the afternoon. Police had arrested the main accused, identified as Guddu Singh, and sent him to jail. PAC personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
The deceased, Ramkhelawan died after being struck by a bullet during celebratory firing in Kotra Makarandpur village under Sajeti police station limits on Sunday night, according to the preliminary investigation.
However, the family members before the cremation have demanded the arrest of the remaining accused and action against Kotra outpost in-charge Vikas Jaiswal and the constable.