Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Government College Teacher Locked and Burnt Alive in Kanpur, Accused Detained

A 48-year-old government college teacher died after he was allegedly locked in a room and set on fire in the Panki area of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The incident happened on Sunday.

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Kanpur, January 29: A 48-year-old government college teacher died after he was allegedly locked in a room and set on fire in the Panki area of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The incident happened on Sunday.

The teacher, Dayaram, called his younger brother Anuj on phone and informed him that one Sanjeev and his aides had locked him in a room in the Patrasa village and set it on fire. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Girl Student Set on Fire by Youth in Ayodhya, Sustains 20% Burn Injuries; Accused Arrested.

Anuj rushed to the spot with police but by the time they could open the door, Dayaram had succumbed to burns. Police have detained Sanjeev for questioning. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vijay Dhul inspected the incident site. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Woman Set on Fire by Her In-Laws Over Dowry in Bareilly, Dies.

“Charred body of the teacher was found in a room. His brother has accused four people, including his sister-in-law and her male friend of murder,” he said. More details were awaited.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 29, 2024 10:06 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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