The incident at the city's Gram Barola area in Sector 49 came to light after activist Kashif Arsalan shared a CCTV footage of the disturbing development on the social networking website X.
Team Clarion
NEW DELHI – In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community, a Muslim youth named Mehdi Hasan was brutally attacked and killed in the Uttar Pradesh city of Noida on Sunday.
The incident at the city’s Gram Barola area in Sector 49 came to light after activist Kashif Arsalan shared a CCTV footage of the disturbing development on the social networking website X. The video shows two individuals, identified later as Anuj and Nitin, assaulting Mehdi Hasan with a knife. Subsequently, they tied a rope around the victim’s leg and dragged him throughout the village.
The assailants, later referred to as terrorists by Arsalan, continued their merciless act until Mehdi Hasan breathed his last.
Late at night, the Noida police claimed to have apprehended the accused. An official statement revealed that Anuj and Nitin were arrested for stabbing and injuring a person in Gram Barola. The police also claimed to have recovered the knife used in the crime.
However, the arrest did not come without its share of challenges. The police disclosed that during the operation, both Anuj and Nitin attempted to snatch a police officer’s pistol and flee the scene. In the ensuing chaos, an encounter unfolded between the police and the suspects, resulting in both assailants being shot and subsequently detained.
The incident has sparked concerns over the safety and security of individuals in the area, prompting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mehdi Hasan’s tragic death.
The police have assured the community that they are committed to ensuring justice in this case.
As the community mourns the loss of Mehdi Hasan, questions arise about the motives behind this heinous crime.
Authorities also urged the public to remain peaceful as they conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
