Overview
- Deepak Gupta, 19, was allegedly abducted during a late-night confrontation in Mauachapi village and later found dead about 4 km away, according to officials.
- Gorakhpur Police have identified six suspects and deployed five teams to track them, with one accused detained after being beaten by villagers and hospitalized.
- The Jungle Dhusar police outpost in-charge and entire staff were suspended for serious negligence, and a departmental inquiry has been ordered.
- Protests saw villagers block the Gorakhpur–Pipraich road, torch a vehicle and clash with police, injuring senior officers and prompting PAC deployment.
- Senior officials, including the ADG (Law and Order) and the district administration, met the family, reviewed the scene and pledged swift arrests and assistance.