Dramatic Night Arrest: Lawyer's Murder Suspect Apprehended

Police have arrested Rajendra Sonkar in connection with the murder of lawyer Rajiv Singh. Sonkar was apprehended after a police encounter at Robertsganj Tiraaha, with multiple criminal cases against him. Singh was shot dead in Sadbhavnanagar, prompting a police operation to capture the suspects.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mirzapur | Updated: 12-04-2026 17:35 IST | Created: 12-04-2026 17:35 IST
Dramatic Night Arrest: Lawyer's Murder Suspect Apprehended
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In a dramatic turn of events, police successfully apprehended Rajendra Sonkar, a suspect linked to the murder of a lawyer, following an encounter on the night of Saturday and Sunday.

The lawyer, Rajiv Singh, was shot in Sadbhavnanagar, prompting an intense police operation. Sonkar, a resident of Devri Virohi, has a record of six criminal cases.

The police confronted Sonkar at Robertsganj Tiraaha. Attempts to escape led to a chase, where Sonkar fired at officers. The police retaliated, injuring Sonkar and recovering weapons and a motorcycle used in the crime. The hunt for another suspect continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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