Quick Info
| Profession | Student |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 26/01/2018 |
Latest News about Chandan Gupta
03/01/2025
A special NIA court in Lucknow convicted 28 people in the 2018 Chandan Gupta murder case and later sentenced them to life imprisonment. The court also acquitted two accused for lack of sufficient evidence, bringing a major legal phase of the case to a close in January 2025.
02/01/2025
A special NIA court in Lucknow convicted 28 accused in connection with the killing of Chandan Gupta during the 2018 Kasganj Tiranga Yatra violence. The verdict covered charges including murder, rioting, attempted murder, and insulting the national flag.
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
|---|---|
| College | K A (PG) College, Kasganj |
| Educational Qualification | Was pursuing Bachelor of Commerce degree (final year) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Vaishya (Baniya) |
| Address | A single-storey house at Shivalay Gali, Kasganj |
| Hobby | Doing social work |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Sushil Gupta (Compounder) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Sangeeta Gupta (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Vivek Gupta (eye witness to the incident) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chandan Gupta did not smoke. | |
| 2. It is not known if Chandan Gupta drank alcohol. | |
| 3. Since his teenage years, he actively worked as a social worker and co-founded an NGO called “Sankalp Foundation” that organizes blood donation camps, distributes blankets, and conducts other welfare activities for people. | |
| 4. Chandan was involved in volunteer work with organizations such as Vishva Hindu Parishad, Hindu Mahasabha, and ABVP. | |
| 5. During a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ organized by the volunteers, a conflict arose when they tried to enter a Muslim-dominated area, resulting in a violent confrontation where Chandan was fatally shot. | |
| 6. According to Kasganj Kotwali SHO Ripudaman Singh, the volunteers were provoking individuals from the Muslim community as they attempted to enter their neighborhood. | |
| 7. The root of the conflict began when the Uttar Pradesh government ordered the removal of loudspeakers from public places without permission, leading to tensions between the Hindu and Muslim communities. | |
| 8. A witness stated that Chandan was part of a rally planned on January 25, 2018, and had informed the district administration, UP chief minister, and Union home minister about it on social media platforms, but his concerns were not taken seriously. | |
| 9. On January 31, 2018, the UP Police arrested the main suspect, Salim Jawed, in connection with Chandan Gupta's murder. |
