6 years of waiting, 28 convicted, what is Chandan Gupta case? On which NIA special court will pronounce punishment

Chandan Gupta Murder Case: In the well-known Chandan Gupta homicide case of Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, the NIA Special Court of Lucknow will announce the punishment as we speak i.e. on Friday (January 3, 2025). Earlier on Thursday (January 2), the NIA Special Court had convicted 28 accused within the Chandan Gupta homicide case, whereas acquitted two accused.

Tiranga Yatra was taken out in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh on 26 January 2018. According to media studies, when the yatra was taken out on the morning of 26 January 2018, Chandan Gupta was along with his brother Vivek Gupta and different mates. As quickly because the Tricolor Yatra reached close to the GGIC gate positioned on Tehsil Road of Kasganj, Salim, Wasim, (*28*) and others blocked their approach.

Chandan was shot within the firing

However, when Chandan lodged an objection to stopping the procession, the scenario worsened on the spot and a bunch of accused pelted stones at him. Not solely this, firing was additionally finished on them through the procession. Salim, one of the principle accused, had fired at Chandan Gupta, after which he was injured. After the incident, Chandan’s brother and different mates took him to Kasganj police station, from the place he was instantly taken to the hospital, however Chandan died because of bullet damage.

Chandan will get justice after six years

According to media studies, the police had arrested greater than 100 folks together with the principle accused Wasim, (*28*), Salim on this case. However, many individuals had been later launched. Chandan’s father fought a authorized battle for about six years.

Petition of accused rejected
Earlier, the accused had filed a petition within the High Court to remain the legality and listening to of the NIA court. Which was rejected by the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court. After the petition was rejected by the High Court, the NIA Special Court of Lucknow on Thursday convicted 28 accused.