Times News Network
Varanasi: The Azamgarh police, on Friday, arrested two persons for murder of BSP leader Kamaluddin on February 15. Police investigations have also revealed the involvement of a Dubai based person in the murder.
The pistol used in crime has also been recovered. The police also claimed that the BSP leader was killed over hawala and business rivalry.
According to reports, Kamaluddin was shot dead by the miscreants in Mehnagar area of Agamgarh district. His family members lodged an FIR against six persons. Four teams of police were engaged to work out the case. The police succeeded in nabbing two accused Rijwan and Asif from near Jainagar crossing.
Azamgarh SP Sudhir Kumar Singh said that during investigation it came to light that the murder of Kamaluddin was conspired by a Dubai based accused. Two persons were killed in the past in this rivalry in which Kamaluddin was also involved. Further investigation is underway, he added.