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Samajwadi Party worker murdered in Mirzapur, two held

Priyanshu Ojha with SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Mirzapur: A 22-year-old Samajwadi Party worker was brutally killed with sharp-edged weapons by a group of miscreants late Wednesday night in Mirzapur, sending shockwaves across the district on New Year’s day. 

He was assaulted by the miscreants when he was going to his home. 

According to Dynamite News correspondent, the incident occurred in Harna Gali, under the Katra Kotwali Police station area. 

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Identity of deceased 
The deceased has been identified as Priyanshu Ojha. 

Personal enmity 
He was killed due to past enmity. This murder has created a stir in Mirzapur.

Suresh Chandra Ojha, father of the deceased, said that his son was attacked with an axe several times. 

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He has filed a written complaint against the accused at Katra police station. 

SP worker 
Suresh said that Priyanshu was a dedicated worker of the Samajwadi Party. He has also sought the SP’s help to get justice. 

Case lodged
The police have registered a case and arrested two accused. The search for the third accused was on.

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