Journalist Mohammad Naseem Ahmad, who worked for the Hindi daily Dainik Janvani, was allegedly beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district following a dispute over a Diwali advertisement.
The incident took place on Jarothi Road, where Naseem had reportedly visited a businessman associated with a flour mill to seek an advertisement for the newspaper.
According to eyewitness Salauddin, the businessman refused to provide the advertisement. As Naseem and Salauddin were leaving, they were allegedly stopped, labelled “fake journalists” and assaulted by a group of around seven to eight people.
Naseem and Salauddin were reportedly beaten severely. Naseem sustained critical injuries and died during treatment, according to reports.
Eyewitness Describes the Attack
Salauddin, who was reportedly present during the incident, recounted the sequence of events and alleged that the assault began after the dispute over the advertisement.
He claimed that the two men were accused of being fake journalists before being attacked. Salauddin was also reportedly seriously injured in the assault.
The exact circumstances that led to the confrontation and the identities of all those allegedly involved have not yet been established.
Police Begin Investigation
Police reached the scene after receiving information about the incident, and senior officials, including the Superintendent of Police, reportedly visited the area.
Personnel from three police stations were deployed at the spot, according to reports.
Police have begun investigating the case. Further details about arrests and the legal action taken against those accused were not immediately available.
