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Acquitted in CRPF camp attack case shot dead in Uttar Pradesh
Mohammad Sharif, who was cleared of charges related to a 2007 CRPF facility attack in Rampur that killed seven personnel, has been shot dead by unidentified assailants. The killing marks a dramatic turn in a case that saw Sharif's death sentence overturned by the Allahabad High Court last year.
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Mohammad Sharif, accused in connection with a 2007 attack on a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, was shot and killed by unknown gunmen on November 10, 2026. The incident occurred months after his conviction was overturned, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Shareef had been sentenced to death in 2019 for his alleged involvement in the CRPF camp assault, which resulted in the deaths of seven personnel. However, the Allahabad High Court acquitted him in 2025 of charges including murder, terrorism, and criminal conspiracy, leading to his release.
The motive behind the fatal shooting remains unclear. Authorities have launched an investigation into the killing, though no arrests have been reported. The case has drawn attention to ongoing tensions in the region and renewed scrutiny into the circumstances of the original 2007 attack and subsequent legal proceedings.
The development has sparked concerns among rights advocates regarding extrajudicial actions and the safety of individuals involved in high-profile criminal cases. Police have appealed for information from the public to identify the perpetrators of the shooting.