Uttar Pradesh, 26 March, 24: A horrifying incident has rocked Uttar Pradesh, with the brutal murder of yet another temple priest coming to light. Sankul Mishra, a priest at the Rameshwar Teerth Temple in Sitapur, was brutally attacked and killed on the auspicious day of Holi. Bloodstains marred the temple premises, and Mishra's body bore multiple signs of injury, indicating a savage assault. The incident has sent shockwaves through the town of Sitapur.
Reports suggest that unidentified assailants launched a vicious attack on Mishra late at night, repeatedly striking him with sharp weapons before fleeing the scene. Upon discovery, the news of Mishra's murder spread rapidly, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement authorities. A heavy police presence, including the Superintendent of Police and additional personnel, rushed to the site to initiate a thorough investigation into the matter.
The entire episode unfolded within the jurisdiction of the Ramkot police station, situated within the ancient Rameshwar Teerth Temple premises, where Sankul Mishra served as a devoted priest for nearly five years. The assailants, still unidentified, mercilessly assaulted Mishra inside the temple, inflicting fatal wounds, and made a swift escape from the scene.
As the investigation progresses, Superintendent Chakresh Mishra has stated that the Ramkot police received information regarding the discovery of Sankul Mishra's lifeless body, bearing signs of a brutal attack. It appears Mishra was brutally assaulted with lethal force, resulting in his untimely demise. Authorities are diligently investigating the case, and further actions will be taken based on the findings of the probe.
The tragic murder of Sankul Mishra has left the community reeling, prompting concerns about the safety and security of religious institutions and their custodians. As the investigation unfolds, the quest for justice intensifies, with authorities committed to apprehending the perpetrators and ensuring that the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
