A man in Bareilly was beaten to death after confronting individuals performing obscene acts at a construction site, with his gold chain also looted. Three suspects are now on the run, prompting a search and outrage from local residents.
In Bareilly’s Cantt area, a shocking incident unfolded when Shivshakti Pathak, aged around 35, confronted three men—Akash Sharma, Deepak Yadav, and another accomplice—who were reportedly performing obscene acts with two women at an under-construction site. In response, these men allegedly beat Shivshakti mercilessly, resulting in his death. During the assault, his gold chain was reportedly looted.
Incident Details & Suspects
The confrontation occurred when Shivshakti and his wife, Pooja, objected to the obscene behavior. The suspects allegedly tore cloth to gag Shivshakti, then beat him severely. Local eyewitnesses alerted the police after discovering his body. The attackers fled the scene, leaving local authorities and residents in shock.
A murder case has been registered at the Cantt police station. The police have launched an extensive search operation across Bareilly to trace the suspects, believed to have escaped immediately after the attack.
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Community Reaction
News of the incident has unsettled residents, raising concerns about public safety and accountability. Community members have demanded swift justice and stronger vigilance at construction sites and public spaces.
“I feared for my life that night,” said a local witness. “They just attacked him brutally and took off.” Residents are calling for immediate police patrols in vulnerable areas to prevent similar tragedies.
Investigation & Legal Action
Police officials are reviewing CCTV footage, collecting witness statements from the construction site, and mobilizing patrols. Senior officers have promised to track down the perpetrators promptly and ensure they face the consequences.
Detailed forensic and medical reports are being used to construct the timeline. Shivshakti’s wife has been asked to assist in police formalities, as the police prepare a formal case dossier and file charges of murder and robbery (including the gold chain looting).
Broader Implications
This incident highlights increasing public safety concerns, especially in semi-public urban areas like construction sites. Experts stress that women and local vigilantes should beware random groups and that neighborhoods need organized protection and reporting systems.
Residents are urging the district administration to implement enhanced lighting, security monitoring, and community patrolling to deter such violent acts. The incident also underscores the need for local citizen patrols and disturbing behavior to be reported immediately.
