Uttar Pradesh: 35-year-old man beaten to death with sticks in Ballia, hunt for accused

15 September,2026 10:00 AM IST | Ballia | mid-day online correspondent

The incident took place near Kaithi (Mathiya), beyond Malipur village, on Monday night. The victim, identified as Umesh Chaurasia, was travelling on a motorcycle when a group of men allegedly stopped him and assaulted him with sticks

Group allegedly attacked Chaurasia

Police probe motive, search for suspects

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A 35-year-old man was beaten to death with sticks by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, police said on Tuesday. A search has been launched to identify and apprehend those involved in the attack.

The incident took place near Kaithi (Mathiya), beyond Malipur village, on Monday night. The victim, identified as Umesh Chaurasia, was travelling on a motorcycle when a group of men allegedly stopped him and assaulted him with sticks.

Chaurasia, a resident of Karni village under the Ubhaon police station limits, was returning home from Malipur with puja items. According to police, he reached the Kaithi (Mathiya) area at around 7:45 pm when the alleged attackers intercepted his motorcycle.

Police said between four and six men were believed to have been waiting in the area before stopping Chaurasia and attacking him.

Chaurasia suffered serious injuries during the assault. Locals rushed him to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Seer, where doctors examined him and declared him dead.

Another person who was travelling with Chaurasia on the motorcycle also suffered minor injuries in the incident.

Following information about the attack, a team from the Ubhaon police station reached the spot and began an investigation. Police took Chaurasia's body into custody and sent it for a postmortem examination.

Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances and motive behind the attack and identify everyone involved. Police are questioning people living in nearby areas and examining available evidence as part of the investigation.

ASP Dinesh Kumar Shukla, speaking to IANS, said, "Information was received today that near the Sankat Mochan Mathiya bend, under the Ubhaon police station limits, Umesh Chaurasia was involved in a physical altercation with some youths residing in a neighbouring village. During the clash, Umesh Chaurasia sustained a lathi (stick) blow to his head. He was immediately rushed to CHC Ubhaon for medical treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment."

"According to initial assessment, it has been found, through the victim's nephew, that a group of men from a neighbouring village attacked Umesh. Subsequently, a team was formed to apprehend the suspects. Further investigation is underway," he added.

Police said further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from IANS)

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