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Bulandshahr triple murder: Two wanted accused arrested after encounter
Three family members were killed at a Khurja birthday party, triggering a police investigation. Two wanted accused, Rinku and Bharat, were arrested after a police encounter near Mundakheda canal, with DVR and weapons recovered, while other arrests and suspensions related to the case followed.
Why It Matters
The case has prompted police accountability actions and ongoing investigations to trace all those involved in the killings.
Timeline
5 Events
Reward announced for suspects in the killings
April 29, 2026
The reward on Rinku and Bharat, ₹50,000 each, was announced by Kalanidhi Naithani, deputy inspector general of police (Meerut Range), as part of efforts to trace those involved in the killings.
Suspension of four police officials over alleged dereliction of duty
April 29, 2026
The incident triggered action against police personnel, with four officials, including a station house officer, suspended for alleged dereliction of duty.
Mayank arrested after separate police encounter; two others taken into custody
April 29, 2026
Earlier, Mayank was arrested following a separate police encounter, while two others were taken into custody and sent to jail.
Rinku and Bharat arrested after police encounter near Mundakheda canal
April 28, 2026
Two accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000 each were apprehended during a joint operation by Khurja Nagar police and a SWAT team near Mundakheda canal after they were taken to the spot for DVR recovery and allegedly tried to escape. They opened fire, and police retaliated in self-defence. An illegal pistol, a country-made firearm, live cartridges and the DVR were recovered; the injured suspects were hospitalised.
Triple murder at Khurja birthday party
April 25, 2026
The killings occurred during a birthday party in Khurja, with three family members—Amardeep, 30; Manish, 28; and Akash, 18—shot dead as the dispute escalated into violence.