LUCKNOW, March 8 -- A second charge sheet filed by police in the murder of journalist Raghvendra Bajpai has revealed the alleged involvement of a local politician from Sitapur in the criminal conspiracy behind the killing, investigators said, adding that efforts are underway to arrest him.

The supplementary charge sheet, submitted in court about a month ago after nearly a year-long investigation, names two additional accused in the conspiracy to eliminate Bajpai, who was shot dead in broad daylight on March 8, 2025. Police sources said one of the newly named accused is a politically connected figure in Sitapur with a controversial background and past criminal allegations.

According to investigators, the accused politician allegedly play...