UP: Former MP Dhananjay Singh acquitted in 2010 double murder case

Public Lokpal
July 03, 2025

JAUNPUR (UP): A special court here on Thursday acquitted former MP Dhananjay Singh in a 15-year-old double murder case.

After hearing arguments and reviewing evidence, Special Judge (MP-MLA court) Sadiq Siddiqui pronounced Dhananjay Singh not guilty.

According to government counsel Lal Bahadur Pal, the case dates back to April 1, 2010, when Sanjay Nishad and Nandlal Nishad were shot dead at Belawa Ghat in the Kerakat police station area allegedly over a contract dispute.

PTI