Chandan Verma has been identified as the man who killed an entire Dalit family in Amethi
If you’re using social media platforms, especially X/Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, chances are you must’ve encountered a viral controversy involving murder of a Dalit family. Not sure of what we’re talking about? Worry not, here’s the information.
Earlier, reports surfaced suggesting a tragic news of a murder of a Dalit family, causing an uproar in Uttar Pradesh. In a tragic turn of events, a Dalit teacher from Uttar Pradesh named Sunil Kumar, along with his wife and two young daughters allegedly killed.
Who is Chandan Verman who killed Dalit Hindu Sunil Kumar’s entire family in Amethi, UP
A teacher, his wife & 2 kids belonging to SC community were SHOT DEAD in their home in UP’s Amethi. This is massacre.
On 18th August this year, the family had lodged an FIR against Chandan Verma Maurya for molestation and under SC-ST Act & expressed the fear of their murder, but… pic.twitter.com/BRZV9qNnSI
— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) October 4, 2024
At the time of writing this article, there hasn’t been any information about the suspect or motive behind the murder. As per the media reports, both the UP Special Task Force alongside the Uttar Pradesh Police have been actively looking for the culprits involved.
Reportedly, prior to the brutal murder, Sunil Kumar’s wife, Poonam Bharti, had filed a case against a man named Chandan Verma, accusing him of assault, harassment, and charges under the SC/ST act.
Followed by the FIR filing, Chandan Verma had been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police and was sent to jail. However, after the entire family including Sunil Kumar, his wife, and daughters were shot dead, the authorities started investigating Chandan Verma’s possible involvement in the case.
The people killed by Chandan are Sunil Kumar (37), his wife Poonam Bharti (32) and their daughter Drishti (6).
About Chandan Verma
Reportedly, Chandan Verma hails from Raebareli and is being accused in the murder case that took place in Amethi. Although, as of now there isn’t much information available about Verma.
However, a few media reports claim that Chandan Verma had been living in a rented house in the Tilla Kot, neighborhood of Raebareli.
Sunil Kumar (37)
Poonam Bharti (32)
Their daughter Drishti (6)
Their one yr daughter.#Amethi
Caste Hindu Chandan Verma killed them all, the full Dalit family.In 2022 UP reported highest in crime against DALITS – 15368. Everyday 42 instances in avg.
This Yogi’s Ram Rajya. pic.twitter.com/bzY468ivTu— RAHUL (@RahulSeeker) October 4, 2024
He was arrested on the same day after Sunil Kumar’s wife, Poonam Bharti filed a case against him, accusing him of assault, and harassment.
What Did Poonam Say?
Prior to her death, Poonam alleged that on August 18, when she went out to buy medicine for her children, Chandan tried to behave inappropriately with her. When she resisted, he assaulted both her and her husband, hurling abuses and using caste-based slurs.
After the entire Dalit family has been killed, authorities filed a case against Chandan Verma. As per reports, during the investigation, the police find out that the killers walked to Sunil Kumar’s house to carry out the murders.
Reportedly, the killer shot whoever they could find, including Sunil’s 8-year-old daughter and 1.5-year-old daughter, who were allegedly died on the spot. The investigation in the murder case is still ongoing.
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