Asaram rape case: Family of murdered witness seeks permission to keep gun

Ram Kripal was shot while on his way home from the market in Shahjahanpur on Friday night

ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 16 2015 | 2:10 PM IST

The kins of Kripal Singh, the third witness to die in the sexual assault case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, have reportedly requested for permission to keep a licensed gun for their safety.

Ram Kripal was shot while on his way home from the market in Shahjahanpur on Friday night. He passed away later at a Bareilly hospital.

The deceased is survived by a six-year-old son and a pregnant wife.

A week on, no arrests have been made so far.

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First Published: Jul 16 2015 | 12:19 PM IST

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