The main accused in the Bahraich murder, Sarfaraz, was injured in a police encounter today, according to reports. Five people were arrested along with Sarafaraz, however, Sarfaraz and another accused named Mohammad Talib were injured in the encounter, suggested the reports.

The accused were reportedly trying to flee to Nepal, but are now arrested. The injured have been shifted to a hospital.

During the Durga idol immersion procession on October 13, the 22-year-old youth Ram Gopal Mishra was shot, leading to his death few hours later in hospital. 

The violence in Bahraich broke out while the procession was passing through a Muslim-dominated area. Reportedly, an argument between two groups broke out, resulting in stone pelting and firing of bullets.

After the youth was declared dead, an enraged crowd in the area damaged vehicles and homes and set them on fire. According to some reports, four houses were burned in the incident.

Fresh violence broke out in Bahraich on October 14 as family members refused to cremate his body.

After violence, Yogi government had suspended Hardi police station in-charge and the outpost in-charge for negligence on October 13.

(With inputs from syndicated feed)