1 min readLucknowOct 19, 2026 05:00 AM ISTA murder case has been registered at the Hapur Dehat police station against four persons by name and several unidentified persons. (File Photo)A 50-year-old journalist associated with a Hindi newspaper was allegedly beaten to death following an argument at a flour mill in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur on Sunday.The journalist, Naseem Ahmed, had gone to seek an advertisement for his newspaper ahead of Diwali, police said.Ahmed had gone to the flour mill along with three other people, including two women, they said, adding that a heated argument broke out over some issue, which escalated into a physical altercation.A murder case has been registered at the Hapur Dehat police station against four persons by name and several unidentified persons. “We have detained three people for questioning in connection with the case,” said Paras Malik, Station House Officer (SHO) of the Hapur Dehat police station.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:UP PoliceAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogUS Iran War Live Updates: ‘Violating’ vessel on fire in Hormuz after sea mine blast14 minutes agoIndia News Highlights, 18 October 2026: 3 youths killed as motorcycle plunges into drain in UP’s Bhadohi9 hours agoJailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 3 Updates: Rajinikanth’s film eyes Rs 400 crore mark; Nelson shares photo with Rajini9 hours agoIndia News Highlights, 17 October 2026: Bus to religious tour falls in drain, kills 8; MP CM announces compensation1 day agoIndia News 16 October 2026: Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora detained, Delhi CJP protest ends with scuffles2 days agoAdvertisement