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Smoking, bike rally, songs greet man accused of murdering 16-year-old boy

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Man Singh, also known as Betu Singraul, was released on bail after spending around 14 months in jail for the killing of 16-year-old Satyam Shukla. Upon his release, supporters welcomed him with garlands and staged a vehicle rally from the prison facility to Siddharth Colony. The victim had previously died en route to Rewa for medical care after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest during a dispute near the FCI godown. The celebratory convoy sparked public outrage after footage surfaced of Singh smoking a cigarette while seated on the bonnet of a moving SUV.

Key points

  • The accused and his supporters conducted an organized vehicle procession leading all the…: The accused and his supporters conducted an organized vehicle procession leading all the way to Siddharth Colony.
  • A viral video captured Singh sitting on a Bolero SUV bonnet while smoking a cigarette dur…: A viral video captured Singh sitting on a Bolero SUV bonnet while smoking a cigarette during the rally.
  • The public demonstration has generated severe backlash over local law and order as well a…: The public demonstration has generated severe backlash over local law and order as well as potential traffic violations.

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SATNA: A man accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district allegedly staged a show of strength on the streets shortly after being released on bail after spending around 14 months in jail.

The accused, identified as Man Singh alias Betu Singraul, was welcomed with garlands outside the jail before his supporters took out a bike rally. A video showing him sitting on the bonnet of a Bolero SUV and smoking a cigarette during the procession has gone viral on social media.

The rally was reportedly taken out from the jail to Siddharth Colony, with several supporters joining the procession on motorcycles and in vehicles. The incident has raised questions over law and order and whether traffic rules were flouted during the procession.

Man Singh is an accused in the murder of 16-year-old Satyam Shukla. On September 4, a dispute broke out near the FCI godown under the jurisdiction of Kolgawan police station, during which a gunshot was allegedly fired. Satyam was shot in the chest during the altercation. He was rushed to hospital but died while…

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