Tragic Incident: RTI Activist and Reporter Shot Dead in Sitapur
In a shocking event that has sent ripples of fear and anger across the community, Raghvendra Bajpai, a 36-year-old RTI activist and reporter for a Hindi daily, was shot dead in broad daylight in Sitapur on a Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred near the Hempur railway crossing on the Lucknow-Delhi national highway around 3 PM.
According to police reports, Bajpai was traveling on his motorcycle when he was deliberately rammed by assailants on another bike. As he fell to the ground, the attackers fired three rounds at him before fleeing the scene. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival, having sustained gunshot wounds to his chest and shoulder. A bullet was later found lodged in his clothing.
Background of Threats
Prior to the incident, family members revealed that Bajpai had received death threats approximately ten days earlier, linked to some reports he had filed. However, police have not yet confirmed whether he reported these threats. Just before leaving his home on his motorcycle, Bajpai received a phone call, the contents of which remain unknown.
His family, including his wife and two young children, were devastated by the news of his untimely death and rushed to the hospital, grappling with the loss of their loved one.
A Call for Justice
This tragic event highlights the dangers faced by journalists and activists in India, particularly those who dare to expose corruption and advocate for transparency. The community and fellow journalists are calling for swift action from law enforcement to ensure justice is served, and that such heinous acts do not go unpunished.
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