Deoria: Two men killed in knife attack in Uttar Pradesh

Two men, identified as Vinay Yadav and Vakil Yadav, were killed in a knife attack late Tuesday night in the Mail police station area of Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. The victims were reportedly returning home on a motorcycle after attending a Dussehra festival fair when unidentified assailants attacked them with sharp weapons near Badhiya Hardo village on Ramjanaki Road.

Passersby discovered the victims' bodies and alerted the police via the Dial 112 emergency service. Superintendent of Police Abhijeet R. Shankar visited the scene along with forensic teams and a dog squad to conduct an investigation.

While the exact motive remains unknown, police are investigating several possibilities, including robbery or personal disputes. Following a complaint from the victims' families, a case has been registered against unidentified attackers, and three police teams have been formed to apprehend the suspects.