Bahraich violence: Two accused shot by UP Police in Nepal, Political row erupts over the encounter

The UP Police achieved a significant breakthrough in the Bahraich violence by arresting five suspects near the Nepal border. Two of the accused, Sarfaraz and Mohammad Talib, were injured in an encounter with police while attempting to escape. This incident has reignited a political debate surrounding the UP government`s controversial ‘encounter policy’. The Congress party criticized the state administration, linking the Bahraich violence to its failures. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav also condemned the government, suggesting the encounters were a distraction from their inadequacies. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called for legal consequences for the suspects instead of extrajudicial measures, highlighting the problematic "Thok Denge" stance of the UP CM. Conversely, BJP leaders defended the police`s actions, labeling them as justified responses to criminal activity. The unrest in Bahraich follows the violent death of Ramgopal Mishra during a community clash, raising further concerns about public safety.