UP Shock: Two Saints Murdered, Bodies Burnt Inside Shahjahanpur Temple

A shocking double murder has been reported from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where two saints were allegedly killed inside a Shiva temple. Their bodies were later found burnt on a wooden pyre on the temple premises. Villagers discovered the incident after reaching the temple in the morning. Police identified the deceased as Gopal Das and Baba Bihari Das. The gruesome incident has triggered an investigation in the area.

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Temple Dispute Linked to Double Murder

Police said Gopal Das had been staying at the Sutha village temple for several years. Baba Bihari Das usually lived at another temple nearby but had stayed with Gopal Das for around a month. According to local reports, Sumit Singh had a dispute with the saints over control of the temple. The disagreement reportedly escalated into an argument on the night of the incident. Police are investigating whether the dispute led to the killings.

Villagers reportedly reached the temple in the morning and found one of the bodies still burning. They also discovered the remains of the second victim nearby. The bodies were reportedly lying around 10 metres apart on the temple premises. The shocking discovery quickly alerted local residents and authorities. Police teams reached the spot and secured the area for further investigation.

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Suspect Absconds as Police Begin Investigation

Police have identified Sumit Singh as the main suspect in the case. Reports state that he had recently come out of jail on bail and allegedly wanted to stay at the temple. Villagers claimed that Singh had repeatedly argued with the two saints over possession of the premises. After the incident, he reportedly fled the area and remains absconding. Police teams are conducting searches to locate and arrest him.

Shahjahanpur police officials, senior officers and forensic experts reached the temple after receiving information about the murders. Investigators are collecting evidence from the crime scene and questioning local residents. Police are also examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged dispute between Singh and the victims. Officials said teams have been deployed to trace the accused. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

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