BJP MLA’s relative shot dead in Kannauj on Diwali night; Congress district general secretary accused

Kannauj: A shocking incident occurred in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district on the night of Diwali. Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi, an advocate and a relative of BJP MLA Archana Pandey, was shot dead, allegedly due to an electoral rivalry. The incident has sent shockwaves through the area, turning the joy of Diwali into mourning. The primary suspect is the Congress district general secretary, Amul Dixit, who has been on the run since the incident. Given the gravity of the case, the police have formed five teams to conduct an investigation.

A deadly incident on Diwali night
On the night of Diwali, advocate Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi was shot dead near the Chhibramau Kotwali (police station). The deceased was a relative of BJP MLA Archana Pandey. The crime was allegedly committed by Congress district general secretary Amul Dixit, who is accused of firing four rounds. Upon learning of the incident, MLA Archana Pandey arrived at the scene and was seen overcome with grief. A large police contingent, including Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar and the Additional Superintendent of Police, is on-site, and five teams have been deployed to investigate the matter.

Old rivalry and land dispute cited as reasons
The primary motives behind the murder are believed to be an electoral rivalry and a land dispute, though these details are yet to be officially confirmed. The victim’s brother, Dheeraj Chaturvedi, stated that the accused, Amul Dixit, had previously had an altercation with his younger brother, during which he had slapped him. When Anuj went to confront him about this, the accused pulled out a pistol and fired four rounds. The incident took place around 6:30 PM in a lane opposite the police station, resulting in the on-the-spot death of advocate Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi. The police are conducting raids to locate the absconding suspect and are actively gathering evidence.