Kanpur Horror: Man's Hands Tied to Car Windows, Dragged for 1.5 Kilometres in Fatal Dussehra Attack
A 37-year-old father of three was brutally murdered in Kanpur on Dussehra after being tied to a moving car and dragged for over a kilometre following an old enmity.

Brutal Crime Shocks Uttar Pradesh
In a horrific display of violence that has sent shockwaves across the state, a 37-year-old man was allegedly murdered in a premeditated assault in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The victim, identified as Biru Singh, was subjected to extreme torture when his hands were bound between the windows of a moving car, dragging him across the asphalt for roughly 1.5 kilometres before he was run over.
According to exclusive investigative findings gathered by Daily News 365, the incident unfolded on the night of Dussehra, October 20, at approximately 10:30 PM. Investigators indicate that the gruesome attack stemmed from a long-standing personal enmity between the victim and the perpetrators.
Victim Profile and Details of the Attack
Biru Singh, a resident of the Arra locality in Kanpur, was a working professional employed as a salesman for a packaged food products company. He leaves behind a grieving family, including his wife and three young children—two daughters, Sevi and Ishani, and a son, Viraj.
Preliminary police inquiries reveal that the assailants ambushed Singh late at night, overpowering him before forcing him onto the roof of the vehicle. In a chilling execution of the crime, they secured his hands through the car windows to prevent any escape or defense, driving at high speeds through local roads.
Police Response and Investigation
Local law enforcement has launched a comprehensive manhunt following the filing of a formal First Information Report (FIR) based on complaints from the victim's family. Forensic teams have secured the crime scene and recovered vital physical evidence from the route where the vehicle was driven.
- Time of Incident: October 20, 10:30 PM (Dussehra night) - Location: Arra region, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh - Motive: Confirmed old personal enmity - Status of Probe: Multiple suspect teams formed; arrests imminent
Senior police officials have assured the public that a strict, unsparing investigation is underway to ensure all individuals involved in the brutal assault face the full force of the law. As the community mourns the tragic loss of a working father, demands for swift justice and enhanced night patrolling have intensified across the district.
About Gaurav Sen
Senior Editorial Director & Lead Geopolitical Analyst
Senior Editorial Director and investigative correspondent covering national affairs, international relations, defense, and economic policy for Daily News 365.
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