Tragic Daylight Murder Shakes Dehradun: Enraged Traders Protest

A young woman named Gunjan Srivastava was allegedly murdered in Dehradun by Akash Kumar due to a personal vendetta. After the crime, Akash surrendered to the police. Gunjan had recently reported him for harassment. The incident led to protests by local traders against police inaction.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dehradun | Updated: 02-02-2026 23:03 IST | Created: 02-02-2026 23:03 IST
Tragic Daylight Murder Shakes Dehradun: Enraged Traders Protest
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A brutal daylight murder shocked the city of Dehradun on Monday, as 22-year-old Gunjan Srivastava was allegedly killed by Akash Kumar, who surrendered shortly after the crime.

The incident unfolded in Machhi Bazaar when Gunjan, attacked with a cleaver, sustained fatal injuries. She was declared dead at Doon Hospital.

The murder has incited outrage among local traders, who closed markets to protest alleged police inaction after Gunjan's harassment complaint. A substantial police presence has been established in the area to maintain order amidst rising tensions.

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