Tiranga Yatra 2018 : 28 Muslims assailants convicted for murder of a Hindu youth

Court to declare sentence today

Kasganj (Uttar Pradesh) – National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted 28 accused in the 2018- Chandan Gupta murder case while acquitting two persons. The hearing was held on 2.1.2025 at Lucknow Court. The Court will declare sentences for the 28 accused on 3.1.2025. Chandan Gupta, who had joined the Tiranga Yatra on 26.1.2028, was killed by fanatic Muslims. The names of the accused are Asif Qureshi aka Hitler; Aslam; Asim; Shabab; Saqib; Saqib; Munasir Rafi; Amir Rafi; Salim, Wasim; Nasim; Bablu; Akram; Taufik; Mohsin; Rahat; Salman; Asif Jimwala; Nishu; Wasif; Imran, Shamshad; Zafar; Shakir; Khalid, Parvez; Faizan; and Zahid aka Jagga.

On 26.1.2018, Republic Day, a two-wheeler rally was taken out wherein Chandan Gupta and other youth participated. This rally was taken out waving our tri-colour. The rally reached Government Girls Inter College when Muslim youth attacked the procession. They started shooting and pelting stones. Chandan Gupta was shot and he died. Later, it turned into brutal mob violence at Kasganj.

Chandan Gupta’s family was neglected

Chandan Gupta’s father Sushil Gupta informed –

His family was provided police protection for a year after which it was withdrawn. His elder son Vivek is the eyewitness in this case. Sushil Gupta used to work as a medical representative earlier but out of fear, he had to leave his job. Many times, his family has received threats. He has the responsibility of running his house; so also, of his daughter’s marriage.
Out of 29 accused in Chandan’s murder case, 28 accused have been released and granted bail by the High Court. The accused are financially sound; therefore, they can fight the case as long as they want.
There used to be 3-4 persons attending the hearing in Court while 100-200 people used to attend in support of the accused, trying to create pressure. Gupta paid for their legal fight in the High Court and requested for its transfer to Lucknow. Now, they can go for hearing without any protection.
There were more than 6 witnesses in the Chandan murder case; but barring a few, others have withdrawn from the case as witnesses. Now, his son Vivek, is the only eyewitness in the case; therefore, he is worried about his security.
Many promises were given to them after Chandan’s death. It was promised that his daughter would be given a job and a chowk in the city would be named after Chandan. His daughter has completed M. Sc. She was locally given a job but it ended after five months. After the murder, the Government had given aid of Rs 20 lakhs to the family which is being used only for paying legal costs.
The people, who are being sent to us for closure of this case, are Hindus. They come to us with different proposals and lures. My son is not alive; I am also ready to die; but the guilty should be punished. I will fight till my last breath, stated Sushil Gupta.