Udaipur murder: Tailor Kanhaiya Lal was killed in his shop by two men.
Stone-throwing broke out today in Udaipur as hundreds took out a protest march near a communally tense area, over tailor Kanhaiya Lal's murder. The tailor's grisly murder on camera by two men triggered tension in Rajasthan's Udaipur and a terror investigation.
Kanhaiya Lal was killed in his shop by two men, Gos Mohammad and Riyaz Akhtari, who filmed the crime and bragged about it in a video, also threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two were arrested when they were trying to escape on a bike, their faces covered by helmets.
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Live Updates: Punjab Minister Raises Udaipur Murder Case In State AssemblyPunjab minister Harjot Bains today raised the Udaipur murder case in the state assembly. "What happened in Udaipur is very unfortunate. I condemn it and request the Rajasthan government to give exemplary punishment to the accused," he said.
Udaipur Murder Live: Chaotic Scenes After Stones Thrown At Protest MarchA large crowd has gathered in Rajasthan's Udaipur in protest against the killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal. The police are keeping a close watch on the crowd. Some people threw stones during the procession, which led to chaotic but brief scenes. The police appeared to have taken control of the situation. About 1,000 protesters from various Hindu organisations held saffron flags and chanted slogans demanding justice. Questions were raised about the procession being allowed when the city is under curfew and large gatherings have been banned.
Protest March In Udaipur Over Tailor's Murder
A crowd of around 300 persons has gathered at the town hall in Udaipur and protesting over tailor Kanhaiya Lal's murder. They are moving towards the District Collectorate.
Live Updates: Ashok Gehlot To Meet Murdered Udaipur Tailor's Family, Says ReportRajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will today meet the family members of Kanhaiya Lal, who was brutally murdered in Udaipur on Tuesday. The chief minister is scheduled to arrive in Udaipur in a special plane at 1 pm. He will meet the family members, official sources said. Mr Gehlot will be accompanied by the minister of state for home Rajendra Yadav, chief secretary Usha Sharma, DGP ML Lather and other senior officials, the sources added. (PTI)
Udaipur Murder: Sachin Pilot Calls For Exemplary Punishment Via Fast Track CourtCongress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday said that the gruesome murder of tailor Kanahiya Lal in Udaipur has surpassed all limits of humanity, and said the killers, through fast track court, should be given such a punishment that will set an example for the entire country.
Speaking to ANI, Mr Pilot said, "These people crossed all limits of humanity. Such a murder and the manner in which it is been executed shook everyone. They have been caught. Through fast track court, they should be given such a punishment, which be an example for the entire country."
Udaipur Murder Live Updates: Ashok Gehlot Appeals For PeaceRajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has appealed to the people of Rajasthan to help maintain law and order in the state. His comments came after tension gripped the state over the murder of a tailor, Kanhaiya Lal, by two men in Udaipur. The Chief Minister also urged religious leaders, the representatives of people and social activists to appeal to people to ensure peace in the society.