In a shocking incident that highlights growing lawlessness in rural Uttar Pradesh, a young DJ's refusal to play late-night music at a wedding celebration cost his father his life. The brutal murder has sent shockwaves through the Kushinagar district, exposing how minor disputes can turn deadly in the state's countryside.
The Fatal Night of Celebration Turned Tragic
The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday night in the quiet village of Madhopur under the Hata police station limits of Kushinagar district. According to police reports, 22-year-old DJ Prince Kushwaha had been hired to provide music for a wedding ceremony in the village. As the night progressed, wedding guests demanded that Prince continue playing music late into the night.
Prince firmly refused the late-night music request, citing potential disturbance to elderly residents and children in the neighborhood who needed to sleep. His professional stance, however, did not sit well with some attendees who had been consuming alcohol throughout the celebration. An argument erupted between Prince and the intoxicated guests, creating tension at what should have been a joyous occasion.
Brutal Revenge Attack Claims Innocent Life
The situation took a violent turn hours later when Prince had returned home and was discussing the incident with his father, 45-year-old Rajendra Kushwaha. At approximately 11:30 PM, a group of armed men descended upon their residence, seeking revenge for the earlier disagreement.
Eyewitness accounts describe a horrifying scene where the assailants, identified as Chhotek Kumar, Golu Kumar, and their associates, forcibly entered the Kushwaha family home. Instead of confronting Prince directly, the attackers turned their rage toward his father Rajendra. In a cold-blooded act of retaliation, Chhotek Kumar allegedly fired multiple shots at close range, hitting Rajendra in the chest and other vital areas.
The sound of gunfire shattered the nighttime peace of Madhopur village, alerting neighbors who rushed to the scene only to find Rajendra lying in a pool of blood. Despite immediate efforts to save him, Rajendra Kushwaha succumbed to his injuries before he could receive proper medical attention.
Police Investigation and Community Outrage
Local law enforcement responded quickly to the incident, with Hata police station officers registering a case against the identified suspects. The First Information Report (FIR) includes serious charges under the Indian Penal Code for murder and criminal conspiracy, along with relevant sections of the Arms Act for the illegal use of firearms.
Speaking about the investigation, a senior police official confirmed that multiple police teams have been formed to apprehend the accused, who fled the village immediately after the shooting. "We are pursuing several leads and expect to make arrests soon," the officer stated, requesting anonymity as the investigation remains ongoing.
The violent incident has sparked widespread condemnation throughout Kushinagar district, with local community leaders expressing concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in rural Uttar Pradesh. Village elders have called for immediate police action to ensure such brutal attacks don't become commonplace in the region.
The tragic case of Rajendra Kushwaha represents a growing pattern where minor disagreements escalate into fatal confrontations in Uttar Pradesh's countryside. As the Kushwaha family mourns their devastating loss, the incident raises serious questions about public safety and the ease with which firearms are being used to settle personal scores in the state.
