Who was arrested in connection with the November 23 murder in Varanasi?

Savru Yadav, a 19-year-old, was arrested for allegedly committing a murder on November 23.

How was the murder suspect Savru Yadav apprehended?

Savru Yadav was arrested after a shootout with police near Kalyanpur village, sustaining a leg injury.

What was the motive behind the murder committed by Savru Yadav?

Yadav confessed that the murder, committed with accomplices, stemmed from a road rage incident.

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Murder Accused Shot, Arrested in Police Encounter

29 Nov

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Summary

Suspect in Nov 23 murder arrested after police shootout.
Accused, 19, injured in leg during retaliatory police firing.
Arrested after claiming involvement in road rage killing.

Murder Accused Shot, Arrested in Police Encounter

Early Saturday morning, a joint police team from Saiyyedraja and Chandauli successfully apprehended Savru Yadav, a 19-year-old accused of a fatal dispute on November 23. The arrest occurred near Kalyanpur village following intelligence about Yadav's presence in the area.

Upon realizing he was cornered, Yadav reportedly fired at the officers. Police retaliated, resulting in a bullet injury to Yadav's leg. He was subsequently taken into custody, along with a pistol and cartridges, and admitted to a local hospital. A constable, Vishnu Dutt Prajapati, also sustained injuries and was hospitalized.

During interrogation, Yadav confessed to killing an individual on the night of November 23 with accomplices, attributing the motive to a road rage incident. He had been involved in criminal activities since 2024.

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