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registering a case under the Gangster Act against two accused, Manjeet Chauhan and Anuj Singh. The action comes in connection with the murder of UP College student Surya Pratap Singh, who was killed on March 20 in the Shivpur area of Varanasi. According to the police, both accused have a criminal history and are currently lodged in the district jail under judicial custody. Shivpur Police has alleged that the accused were involved in organized criminal activities and operated as part of a gang, leading to the invocation of the Gangster Act against them. Police officials stated that the move is aimed at tightening legal action against the accused and curbing their alleged criminal activities. The investigation into the case remains ongoing, and further legal proceedings are underway. The development marks a major escalation in the high-profile murder case, which had drawn significant attention across Varanasi following the death of the college student.