Journalist Hacked to Death in Prayagraj; Main Accused Arrested After Encounter

A 54-year-old journalist, Lakshmi Narayan Singh, was hacked to death in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The main accused, identified as Vishal, was arrested late Thursday night following a police encounter in which he sustained leg injuries. According to police, preliminary investigations suggest a personal dispute between the victim and the accused. The attack has raised concerns over the safety of journalists in the region. Police are searching for other individuals involved in the murder.