Viral Video: UP Man Dragged 1.5 Km on Car Roof With Hands Trapped in Window Glass, Dies

A 37-year-old man died under suspicious circumstances in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur after he was allegedly dragged for around 1.5 km on the roof of a car, with his hands trapped in the vehicle’s window glass, according to a report by IANS. The incident took place in the Hanumant Vihar police station area, where police have registered a case following a complaint by the victim’s family. The family has alleged that the man, identified as Biru Singh, was murdered due to an old rivalry. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Family Alleges Murder Over Old Rivalry

According to the family’s allegations, some youths first assaulted Biru Singh before his hands became trapped in the car’s window glass. He was then allegedly dragged on the roof of the moving vehicle for approximately 1.5 km. The family suspects that the incident was linked to an old dispute. However, the allegations are yet to be established through the police investigation. Snake on Bed to Hide Husband’s Murder: Meerut Court Awards Death Penalty to Woman, Lover.

Man Placed on Car Roof, Dragged 1.5 Km Before Death

Police Register Case, Begin Investigation

Police registered a case on the basis of the family’s complaint and launched an investigation into the incident. Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading to Singh’s death and establish the roles of those allegedly involved. The exact circumstances in which Singh’s hands became trapped in the car window, as well as the events that followed, remain subject to investigation. ‘Both Broke Down Upon Hearing of Death Penalty’: Jail Superintendent on Sentencing of Muskan, Sahil in Blue Drum Murder Case.

Investigation Underway

The case has raised questions about the alleged assault and the circumstances that led to the 37-year-old’s death. Further details about the accused, the precise sequence of events and the police’s findings were not available in the initial report. The family’s allegation of murder remains unproven, and the investigation will be crucial in determining the circumstances and responsibility for Singh’s death.

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