Fatehpur Triple Murder Case: Police Arrest Four, Two Injured in Encounter:

On Tuesday morning, police in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district engaged in an encounter with suspects involved in the brutal murder of three members of a family, including farmer leader Pappu Singh. Two accused were shot in the leg during the retaliatory action and later admitted to a hospital for treatment.

SP Dhawal Jaiswal confirmed that four of the six accused have been arrested so far. The police are intensifying efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Murder Triggered by Rivalry and Local Elections

The triple murder took place on Monday near the Tahirapur intersection under the Hathgam police station area. The victims were:

Pappu Singh (50): Vice-President of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Fatehpur unit

Abhay Singh (22): Pappu Singh’s son

Rinku Singh (45): Pappu Singh’s younger brother

All three were fatally shot, reportedly due to a long-standing rivalry and disputes related to village Pradhani elections. The victims were ambushed and killed in a targeted attack.

Based on a complaint by the family, a murder case was registered against six individuals, including former village Pradhan Munnu Singh. ADG ordered the formation of ten special teams to track down the culprits.

Details of the Police Encounter

The encounter occurred near Barkatpur on the Premnagar-Budhwan road during a routine vehicle check. As police flagged down a black Scorpio near Badluwapur turn in Khaga Kotwali area, the occupants opened fire. Police retaliated, injuring two accused—Sajjan Singh and Piyush Singh—in the legs.

Weapons and Cash Recovered

Police recovered:

Two pistols

Cartridges

A black Scorpio vehicle

Mobile phones

₹1,700 in cash

SP Jaiswal assured that strict action will be taken against those involved in the murders.

Tension in the Village

The incident has sparked unrest in Akhri village. A large police presence, including personnel from the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), has been deployed to maintain peace. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation to prevent any escalation.