I'm fine, says man rumoured to be killed in Kasganj violence

January 30, 2018 12:43

A day after Uttar Pradesh Police stated that Rahul Upadhyay, whose death aggravated the rampant violence across Kasganj district is alive, now the man himself has spoken up.

"One of my friends informed me about rumours on the social media about me getting killed during the Kasganj violenc. But I was not present in Kasganj at the time of riots. I had gone to my village and I am absolutely fine," Upadhyay told ANI.

Earlier on Monday, Inspector General - Aligarh Range, Sanjeev Gupta said Upadhyay is alive.

He confirmed that four people have been arrested for spreading rumours about his death.

Gupta told ANI, "Contrary to rumours spread on social media, Rahul Upadhyay is alive. We have arrested four people for spreading false rumours."

Upadhyay was earlier said to have died along with another person named Chandan Gupta in the clashes which broke out in Kasganj on the Republic Day.

Angered by the false rumours of Upadhyay's death, the mob got indulged in violence over the next three days.

At least 112 people have been arrested in connection with the violence that erupted in the vicinity. -- ANI

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