Man accused of plotting to kill ex-BJP MP Rajesh Verma held after encounter in UP's Sitapur
A man named Shadab was arrested in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, after allegedly plotting to kill former BJP MP Rajesh Verma over a land dispute. During a police encounter, Shadab sustained a bullet injury and was found with a firearm and a knife. The police have initiated legal action and are conducting further investigations into the case.
- ▪Shadab was accused of planning to kill Rajesh Verma due to an old land dispute.
- ▪He was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a bullet injury.
- ▪The police recovered a country-made pistol, cartridges, and a knife from the accused.
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Man accused of plotting to kill ex-BJP MP Rajesh Verma held after encounter in UP's SitapurThe accused allegedly reached Rajesh Verma's Tambour area residence with the intention of killing the ex-parliamentarian over an old land dispute.Published on: Jun 03, 2026 12:50 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link A man accused of plotting to kill former BJP MP was arrested following a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, police said on Wednesday.Police officials said the accused was carrying a country-made pistol, cartridges and a knife.
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