March 21, 2024: In a recent development, the second accused identified as Mohammad Javed that is alleged in Badaun Double Murder Case has been arrested by police from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Hours after the incident, the accused Sajid (22) was gunned down in a police encounter.

As per sources, both the accused had allegedly attacked three minor brothers named Ayush, Ahaan alias Honey, and Yuvraj with a knife. Therefore, Ayush and Ahaan died in the attack, while Yuvraj was rushed to a hospital with grievous wounds.

After the incident, Sajid's shop was set on fire. Some other shops nearby and a motorcycle were also vandalised by local people and the victim’s family members. Later on Wednesday, the police detained the father and uncle of the accused.

Javed had been absconding since after committing the crime. Police officials informed that Javed had turned off his mobile phone and fled to Delhi.

However, local residents caught him at the satellite bus stand late at night and handed him over to the police where he revealed that he intended to surrender in Bareilly upon returning from Delhi.

Police have not confirmed the reason behind the incident and investigation is still underway.