Man, son missing since days found dead in Shamli forest in UP; police suspect robbery
Muzaffarnagar (UP) (PTI): Days after a man and his son had gone missing, their bodies were recovered from Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district on Wednesday with police suspecting that the two were killed by robbers.
According to police, Naresh Kumar (45) and his son Bhim Sen (21) were found in the forest area of Kabaraut village on the Karnal-Meerut Highway.
Investigations revealed that the two had left home to arrange a booking for their pickup vehicle on April 2 but never returned. Following their disappearance, their family lodged a missing person's complaint with the Sambhal police.
Their bodies were recovered after Sambhal police apprehended an accused who led investigators to the site in Shamli.
Preliminary findings suggest that the two were killed after a robbery. A police team has taken custody of the bodies for further legal proceedings.
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Congress’ Umesh Meti wins Bagalkot bypoll
Bagalkot: The Congress has secured a victory in the Bagalkot Assembly by-election, with its candidate Umesh Meti winning the seat after maintaining a lead from the first round of counting till the end.
The seat had fallen vacant following the death of sitting MLA H Y Meti. Umesh Meti, his son, has now been elected to the Assembly.
Party leaders attributed the victory to a combination of factors, including sympathy votes, the state government’s schemes, and campaign strategies led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior leader Satish Jarkiholi.
The Congress maintained a consistent lead throughout the counting process, eventually securing a decisive win in the constituency.
