Uttar Pradesh groom murder main accused killed in police ‘encounter’
The main accused in the murder of a groom in Uttar Pradesh was killed in a police encounter. Ravi Yadav, who had a reward of ₹1 lakh on his head, allegedly fired at police during a vehicle check. His death is part of a broader trend of encounter killings in the state, which authorities claim are necessary for self-defense against crime.
- ▪Ravi Yadav was killed after allegedly firing at police during a vehicle check.
- ▪He was critically injured in retaliatory fire and died at a hospital.
- ▪Yadav conspired with others to murder the groom due to family opposition to the marriage.
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Uttar Pradesh groom murder main accused killed in police ‘encounter’Police said Ravi Yadav, the accused, who carried a reward of ₹1 lakh on his head, was on a motorcycle when he was asked to stop during vehicle checkingPublished on: May 25, 2026 10:54 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link The main accused in the murder of a groom, who was shot dead during his wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur on May 1, was killed in an exchange of fire late Sunday night, police said on Monday.Police said Ravi Yadav was killed after he sped towards an under-construction bypass and allegedly fired at a police team. (Shutterstock)Police said Ravi Yadav, the accused, who carried a reward of ₹1 lakh on his head, was on a motorcycle when he was asked to stop during vehicle checking.
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