2008 CRPF camp attack convict shot dead in Uttar Pradesh
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
Mohammad Sharif, a death‑convicted in the 2008 CRPF camp attack, was killed by an unknown gunman in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. Sharif, a former Bareilly central jail inmate, was shot multiple times according to bystanders. Police are investigating the suspect and are pursuing a manhunt. Sharif’s conviction was later overturned by the Allahabad High Court in Oct 2025, but he remained incarcerated for arms violations. The 2008 attack, plotted by Lashkar‑e‑Tai, killed seven CRPF personnel and a rickshaw puller. In May 2025, another LeT operative, Abu Saifullah Khalid, was also killed in Uttar Pradesh.
Why it matters
The killing of a high‑profile terror convict reignites concerns over security lapses and possible retaliation by militant groups in Uttar Pradesh. It also highlights ongoing investigations into past terror attacks and the complex judicial outcome for those convicted. The incident may prompt fresh review of prison security and counter‑terrorism measures in the state.
Read the original report — Times of India
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