Rewarded Criminal Found Dead in Ganga After Blade Attack

The body of Abdul, a criminal accused of attacking a woman with a blade, was discovered in the Ganga. His death, amidst protests and police raids, remains under investigation. Earlier, Abdul had attacked a Hindu girl, sparking outcry and police efforts to apprehend him and his associates.

In a dramatic turn of events, a criminal carrying a reward, identified as Abdul alias Saif, was found dead in the Ganga river, police said Tuesday evening. Abdul was the prime suspect in a violent attack earlier this month in the Kotwali Katra area.

Authorities acted swiftly upon the discovery of his body near Maharshi Dayanand Public School, promptly arranging a post-mortem. Police are diligently pursuing the investigation to uncover the cause of death, which remains unknown at present, according to Additional Superintendent of Police Nitesh Singh.

The incident initially garnered significant attention when Abdul allegedly attacked a Hindu girl with a blade, leading to widespread protests and a swift police response. While Abdul eluded capture initially, police efforts resulted in the arrest of nine of his alleged associates.

(With inputs from agencies.)