Journalist Mohammad Naseem Ahmad Beaten to Death in UP’s Hapur Over Alleged Advertisement Dispute
The 60 year old newspaper bureau chief was allegedly attacked after a disagreement over a Diwali advertisement; police detain two people for questioning
Hapur: Mohammad Naseem Ahmad, a 60 year old journalist and bureau chief of the Hindi daily Dainik Janvani, died after allegedly being assaulted in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district following a dispute over a newspaper advertisement for Diwali.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday afternoon on Jarothi Road, under the jurisdiction of Hapur Dehat police station. Ahmad had visited a flour mill with several others to seek an advertisement for the newspaper.
According to eyewitness Salauddin, businessman Ashok Kumar allegedly refused to provide the advertisement and called the group “fake journalists” as they were leaving. The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation involving around seven to eight people.
In a complaint filed at Hapur Dehat police station, Dr Shahrukh, Ahmad’s son in law, said he was informed by his wife that Ahmad had been severely assaulted. When he reached the community health centre, he spoke to people who had accompanied Ahmad to the flour mill.
According to the complaint, Ashok Kumar Gupta, his son Kapil, Naresh Kumar and four to five unidentified people allegedly abused the group. When Ahmad objected, the accused allegedly attacked him with kicks and punches, repeatedly striking his chest and other parts of his body.
Hapur Police confirmed Ahmad’s death following the assault. Two people have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident.
Superintendent of Police Madhuban Kumar said the journalist died following an assault linked to an advertisement dispute in the Hapur Dehat area. He added that further legal action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations against those named in the complaint have yet to be established in court.