Inside story of Bahraich violence, how the conflict started, how many accused, who got what punishment, here is the detailed copy Last updated: 11 December 2025, 19:36 IST Bahraich violence news: Violence occurred during idol immersion in Maharaj Ganj market on October 13, 2024 in Bahraich district. The violence started after the DJ took the lead. First there was an argument between the two parties and then the matter escalated and violence started. Durga idols to be immersed were pelted with stones by a particular community. After that there was a shootout in which Ram Gopal Mishra was killed. Major decision of the court in Bahraich riots case. Bahraich: Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh has been in the news for quite some time. Now whether the discussion is about wolf attack or the violence that occurred during idol immersion. In the case of violence during idol immersion, the court found the accused guilty and sentenced them. The sentence was death and life imprisonment. Besides, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each. First quarrel, then stone throwing and shooting. There was violence during idol immersion in the Maharaj Ganj market on October 13, 2024 in Bahraich district. The violence started after the DJ took the lead. First there was an argument between the two parties and then the matter escalated and violence started. Durga idols to be immersed were pelted with stones by a particular community. After that there was a shootout in which Ram Gopal Mishra was killed. A total of 13 people were accused in the Bahraich violence. The FIR was registered on October 13 itself on the complaint of Harimilan Mishra, brother of the late Ram Gopal Mishra. In which there were 6 named and 4 unknown people. 13 people were charged in the police investigation. Out of 13 accused, 3 accused were acquitted due to lack of witnesses. 10 people were charged. After a trial of 13 months and 26 days, the accused were sentenced today by ADJ First. What punishment did the culprits of Bahraich violence get? 1 accused Sarfaraz was sentenced to death and the remaining 9 accused were sentenced to life imprisonment. The copy of the decision given by the court is of 125 pages. The convicts sentenced include Abdul Hameed – life imprisonment, Talib alias Sablu – life imprisonment, Sarfaraz alias Rinku – death sentence, Mohammad Fahim – life imprisonment, Saif Ali – life imprisonment, Javed Khan – life imprisonment, Mohammad Isaan – life imprisonment, Na Sueb Khan – life imprisonment, life imprisonment imprisonment, Maroof – life. Imprisonment. A fine of Rs 1 lakh each was imposed on all. Four members of the same family were sentenced by the court in the Bahraich violence case. One of them, Sarfaraz, was sentenced to death and the remaining members were sentenced to life imprisonment. By the way, let us tell you that there were a total of 10 accused in the Bahraich violence case. The court sentenced one of these accused to death. While 9 accused were sentenced to life imprisonment. Hamid’s son Sarfaraz was sentenced to death. Ram Gopal’s body was found in Hamid’s house. Three accused in Bahraich violence. Let us tell you that the court also acquitted three accused in the Bahraich violence case. That is, the court rejected the charges against him by the local police. After the decision of the Bahraich court, the family members of late Ram Gopal expressed satisfaction. The wife of the deceased said that she demanded death sentence and the court gave the same sentence. He is satisfied with the court’s decision. Let us tell you that when the violence took place, a situation of tension arose in Bahraich. Even CM Yogi met the victim’s family. How brutally Ram Gopal was killed. In court, the lawyer on behalf of the victim told that the criminal act was done by the accused with a guilty mind. The accused killed Ram Gopal by firing 7-8 shots, several rounds of which prove a definite intention to commit murder. There were 40 penetrating wounds and two external wounds on the body of the deceased, deep burns were caused by burning the toes of both feet and the nails of the toes of both feet were pulled out. About the Author Prashant Rai Prashant Rai is originally from Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. Prashant Rai has been active in journalism for the past 8 years. While working in different institutions, Prashant Rai is currently working with News18 Hindi for the last three…read more Location: Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh First Published: 11 December 2025, 19:36 IST homeuttar-pradesh Inside story of Bahraich violence, how the conflict started, how many accused, who got what punishment