Bahraich Violence: One Death, Nine Life for 2024 Maharajganj Murder

• A local court sentenced one person to death and nine others to life imprisonment for a murder during communal violence in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj in October 2024.
• The violence erupted during a Durga idol immersion procession on October 13, 2024, resulting in the shooting death of 21-year-old Ramgopal Mishra.
• Sarfaraz received the death penalty for firing the fatal shot, while nine others were given life terms for their involvement in the incident.
• The incident led to widespread vandalism, arson, police deployment, internet suspension, and NSA charges against the accused; CM Adityanath met the victim's family.

Why It Matters: Court's harsh verdict on communal violence reinforces law and order.