Shahjahanpur: Man Arrested for Cooking Meat on Burning Funeral Pyre in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh police arrested Surendra in Shahjahanpur’s Natthapur village after he and two accomplices allegedly cooked meat on a burning funeral pyre following a cremation. Discovered by the family on Sunday evening, Surendra was jailed while two suspects fled. The incident took place at Natthapur village under the Puwayan police station area.
Uttar Pradesh police arrested a man in Shahjahanpur district after he and two associates allegedly used a burning funeral pyre to cook meat, with two suspects remaining at large. Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Diksha Bhavre stated that the incident occurred at Natthapur village under the Puwayan police station jurisdiction.
Following the cremation of a resident named Veerpal’s father, family members and villagers completed last rites and returned home, reports PTI. Returning to the site on Sunday evening, September 20, Veerpal discovered three individuals cooking meat in a utensil placed directly over the active pyre and alerted law enforcement. Viral Video Shows Shahjahanpur Corporators Taking Oath With Gangajal To Share ‘Corruption Money’ Equally.
Police Action and Custody
- Arrest: Police detained Surendra at the scene, while two associates fled before officers arrived.
- Statements: Additional SP Bhavre noted that during interrogation, Surendra admitted the group had been consuming alcohol nearby before spotting the burning fire and deciding to use it to cook meat.
- Status: Surendra has been remanded to jail, and police teams continue efforts to track down the remaining two suspects.
Local authorities have registered the case under applicable provisions, as police expand search operations in neighboring areas to identify and apprehend the absconding suspects.
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