The body of Monu Jaiswal, a 30-year-old private worker from Nai Basti in Kanpur's Cantt police station area, was discovered in Shuklaganj, Unnao. His family staged a road protest at Gola Ghat trisection on Tuesday evening. Upon receiving information about the commotion, Deputy Commissioner of Police Satyajit Gupta and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Shiva Singh pacified the family after considerable effort.
Incident Details
Jaiswal had gone to Shuklaganj on Sunday evening to collect a debt of Rs 20,000, after which he did not return. On Monday, his body was found near Marala Chowki area of Unnao. His father, Omprakash, stated that when Monu did not return by Sunday evening, family members began searching for him but could not trace him. The family then filed a missing person complaint at the Cantt police station. At around 10 am on Monday, Unnao police informed Monu's sister, Saloni. Family members reached the spot and identified the body through his clothing.
Wife's Account
Monu's wife, Antima, a resident of Faizabad, stated that her marriage to Monu Jaiswal had taken place seven months ago on September 26, 2025. She said she last spoke to him on the phone on Sunday night at 9 pm, and he appeared frightened. The call suddenly disconnected, and later the phone was switched off. Antima attempted to call more than 30 times but could not make contact.
Protest and Police Response
At 4 pm on Tuesday afternoon, family members placed the body at Gola Ghat Chauraha in Cantt Kanpur and staged a demonstration for one hour and 30 minutes. DCP (East) Satyajit Gupta said a murder case has been registered based on the family's written complaint. He stated that family members had placed Monu's mortal remains on the road, causing a traffic jam, and after pacifying everyone, the body was sent for last rites. The police will investigate and take action against those found involved in this incident, the DCP said.
