Overview

• Uttar Pradesh police registered a murder case and jailed five named suspects after a Dalit man, Hariom, was beaten and later found dead near a railway track in Raebareli.
• Local police personnel, including the Unchahar SHO, were removed or suspended for alleged negligence, with officials saying further action will follow the probe.
• A widely shared video captures the assault, with the victim faintly saying 'Rahul Gandhi' and attackers heard referencing 'Baba', which Congress cites to question motive.
• Police state the accused are from different social backgrounds and urge the public not to spread caste-based narratives, while searches continue for additional culprits.
• Rahul Gandhi spoke with the family and Congress leaders visited, seeking strict action and compensation, as relatives demand severe punishment and financial support.