Jalaun. Many important revelations have been made during the police investigation in the murder case of Kalpi Bar Association President and senior advocate Gayadeen Ahirwar. Initial investigation has revealed a seven-year-old land dispute to be the reason for the murder. According to the police, a conspiracy was hatched to remove the advocate amid the ongoing legal conflict over the disputed land. Information about a plan for kidnapping being prepared on October 28 before the incident has also come to light.
About six hectares of land was purchased in Mauza Hansa about seven years ago. There was a dispute going on over this land between property businessman Inderjeet Yadav and advocate Gayadeen Ahirwar. Cases regarding the land were pending in the Consolidation Court and Civil Court. The family members allege that Gayadeen had also complained to the police officials about the attempt to grab the land and the assault, but the dispute could not be resolved.
Father Ajay had handed over the responsibility to son Monu
Police investigation has revealed that Monu Yadav's father Ajay Yadav also played a role in the conspiracy of this murder. According to the police, Ajay was in contact with Inderjeet Yadav. Indrajeet had expressed his desire to kill the advocate regarding the land dispute. After this Ajay handed over the responsibility of the incident to his son Monu.
The investigation claims to have linked links to the conspiracy on the basis of WhatsApp conversations and other digital evidence. According to the police, it has come to light that a contract of Rs 10 lakh was fixed for the murder. However, investigation into the payment of the amount and the role of each person involved in the conspiracy is ongoing.
Plan made on October 28, kidnapping and murder on October 31
According to the police, the kidnapping was planned on October 28. After this, on October 31, Gayadeen Ahirwar was targeted while returning from the court. The accused allegedly first touched her feet and then made her sit in the car on the pretext of discussing the case file and drinking tea.
The advocate's son had told that when he could not contact his father after leaving him, the family started searching and informed the police. Police started investigation with several teams. After interrogating the accused, Gayadeen's body was recovered from a canal near Gujaini area of Kanpur.
Three accused arrested, main shooter Monu still absconding
Police arrested Kanpur residents Sarvesh Shukla, Ashish Vishwakarma and Keshav Katiyar. According to the police, during the recovery of the vehicle, the accused tried to escape and opened fire. Sarvesh and Ashish were injured in retaliation. Meanwhile, Monu Yadav, the alleged betel nut collector, is still absconding. Police teams are raiding for his arrest.
Police have made documents, mobile phones and WhatsApp chats related to the land dispute a part of the investigation. The role of other suspects in the case is also being investigated.
Anger among lawyers, demand for compensation and government jobs
There is resentment among the advocates of Jalaun and surrounding districts due to the murder of Gayadeen Ahirwar. In Kalpi, lawyers protested by abstaining from judicial work. The District Bar Association has also raised a demand for compensation of Rs 5 crore to the family of the deceased and giving a government job to a member of the family.
Advocates have demanded early arrest of the absconding accused and strict action against all those involved in the case.