# 6 Arrested in Occultist Murder in Uttar Pradesh

2026-08-15T02:31:52+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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NDTV reports that the Varanasi Police have arrested six people in connection with the murder of occultist Anish Upadhyay. The victim was reportedly called to perform rituals after the family faced financial troubles and illness. The investigation is ongoing. The arrests follow a complaint filed by the family, though further details have not been released.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/6-arrested-in-connection-with-occultists-murder-in-ups-varanasi-11912310#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: Anish Upadhyay, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi Police
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