Sun Nov 17 11:03:16 UTC 2024: ## Gorakhpur Man Arrested for Serial Attacks on Sleeping Women

**GORAKHPUR, UTTAR PRADESH –** A 20-year-old man, Ajay Nishad, has been arrested in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, for a series of brutal attacks on sleeping women over the past four months. The attacks, which began in July, resulted in one death and four injuries. Police say Nishad broke into homes at night, striking his victims on the head with blunt objects before fleeing with jewelry.

Nishad’s crime spree began on July 30th with a robbery that escalated in severity. On August 12th, one of his attacks proved fatal. Three further assaults occurred on August 26th, November 10th, and November 14th.

Police linked Nishad to the crimes through CCTV footage and witness testimonies. Several victims described their assailant as a young man wearing black clothing and going barefoot, details that matched Nishad’s description. Recovered evidence includes an iron rod and a bed leg believed to be the murder weapons.

Senior police officer Dr. Gaurav Grover stated that Nishad’s modus operandi remained consistent throughout the attacks, beginning with robbery and culminating in violent assaults. The suspect, who has a prior 2022 child abuse conviction and spent six months in jail, had been living in Surat before returning to Gorakhpur.

Authorities are pursuing a fast-track court process to ensure Nishad receives a stringent punishment. He is facing multiple charges, including murder.

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