Police said that based on electronic surveillance and local informers’ network, it surfaced that when the two main accused in the crime Siraj Ahmad (70) and his son Faraz (38) escaped after the bloodbath, their SUV broke down near Maal area. Thereafter, they called Shobhit, a contractual employee with the information department. Shobhit later asked one Deepak for help. The two gave the accused lift till Sitapur bus station in a vehicle.
The incident took place on January 13, but came to light only after an FIR was registered on Monday evening by the victim’s father Sandeep Kumar Rawat, a daily wage labourer.
On the appointment of co-in-charge, the Congress leaders said, “Changes keep happening in the organization from time to time. The election is six months away. That’s why people have been given responsibilities…this will be a good sign.”
Authorities said that most accidents were caused by reckless driving and speeding, illegally crossing. Drivers and commuters were seen violating traffic rules