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Journalist Hacked to Death in Prayagraj, Suspect Arrested
25 Oct
Summary
- Journalist Laxmi Narayan Singh killed in brutal attack
- Sustained over two dozen deep wounds to neck, abdomen, and hands
- Accused Vishal arrested, police searching for two others
On October 23rd, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where journalist Laxmi Narayan Singh, also known as Pappu Singh, was brutally attacked and killed near a local hotel. The 54-year-old victim, who was the nephew of former High Court Bar Association chief Ashok Singh, sustained over two dozen deep wounds to his neck, abdomen, and hands during the attack.
Immediately after the incident, Singh was rushed to the Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. According to the additional commissioner of police, Ajay Pal Sharma, the preliminary investigation suggests that the accused, Vishal, and the deceased had a dispute a few days prior, though the exact cause is still being probed.
Vishal has been arrested, and the police are currently searching for two other suspects believed to be involved in the murder. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, as Laxmi Narayan Singh was a well-known journalist in the region.
