A man who was seriously injured in an alleged stone attack near Rudrapur Roadways Station has died during treatment at a hospital in Bareilly. Police said the case registered after the assault will now be amended to include murder charges.

The victim was identified as Rajesh, a resident of Rampura Ward 22. He was allegedly attacked by 3 men late at night near Aman Tea Stall beside the bus station. Police said the accused struck his head with a stone before fleeing the area.

What the complaint alleges

According to a complaint submitted by Sunita, wife of late Chhote Lal, Rajesh had gone to Aman Tea Stall with his friend Sachin Rastogi on the night of 30 October, at about 12.30 at night.

The complaint alleges that a car coming from the opposite direction hit Rajesh near the tea stall. The driver reportedly fled after the collision. The complaint further alleges that 3 men arrived on a Platina motorcycle bearing registration number UP-21-DE-3724 and began abusing Rajesh.

The 3 men were identified in the complaint as Gaurav Kumar of Meerut, Prem Prashant of Rohtak and Chetan Verma of Transit Camp. They allegedly attacked Rajesh with a stone, causing serious injuries to his head, and then escaped.

Police reached the location and took Rajesh to the district hospital. His family later shifted him to Radhika Hospital in Bareilly for further treatment. He died there on Saturday, according to the report.

Police action

Market Outin-charge Sandeep Sharma said a case had been registered under provisions relating to a life-threatening assault and other offences. He said the case would be amended to include murder following Rajesh’s death.

Police are continuing efforts to locate the 3 accused named in the complaint. The allegations remain part of the investigation, and no court finding of guilt has been reported.

The incident has moved from an assault investigation to a death investigation after the injured man died during treatment. The next formal step identified by police is the amendment of the case to murder provisions.

Conclusion

Rajesh died after suffering serious head injuries in the alleged attack near Rudrapur Roadways Station. Police said the existing case will be amended to include murder, while the accused named in the complaint are being sought.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the alleged attack take place?

The alleged attack took place near Aman Tea Stall by Rudrapur Roadways Station.

Q. Who was the victim?

The victim was identified as Rajesh, a resident of Rampura Ward 22.

Q. Where did Rajesh receive treatment?

Police first took him to the district hospital. His family later shifted him to Radhika Hospital in Bareilly, where he died during treatment.

Q. What injuries did Rajesh suffer?

He suffered serious head injuries after allegedly being struck with a stone.

Q. Who are the people named in the complaint?

The complaint names Gaurav Kumar of Meerut, Prem Prashant of Rohtak and Chetan Verma of Transit Camp.

Q. What action has police announced?

Police said the case registered for the assault and other offences would be amended to include murder. Efforts to locate the accused are continuing.