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(Chronicle note: We are extremely pained to announce the senseless killing of our co-alumnus, Manoj Kumar Gupta from Civil 1979 batch. He was killed by the political mafia on December 24, 2008 in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. May his soul rest in peace. The Chronicle team, along with the entire IT-BHU community, shares the grief and anger of the family and urges you to inform others in your community about the facts around this tragic news.)
The news of this politically motivated murder has been published and reported all over in the Indian news media. More details are provided by Chronicle on this page. The biography and other information was forwarded to us by Ishita and Prateesh, Manoj's son and daughter, via his IT-BHU batchmate, Pramod Joshi (Electronics 1979).
(Late Manoj Kumar Gupta)
Manoj Kumar Gupta, B. Tech. Civil Engineering batch of 1979, passed away in an inhumane killing in district Auraiya of UP on 24th December 2008.
He was born on 21 November 1954. He was a class I Executive Engineer in the UP state PWD dept.
Education:
*School: Government Inter-College, Lakhimpur Kheeri, UP.
*College: B. Sc. from Lucknow University
*Professional College:
B. Tech. (Civil) 1979 from IT-BHU
M. Tech.1981 from IT-BHU
Employment:
*Started his career with UP Irrigation & shifted to UP PWD in 1983
*Worked with NHAI at Bareilly during 2000-06
*Worked at Mathura during 2006-08
*Shifted to Auraiya in 2008
Manoj Kumar Gupta was a very honest and hardworking man throughout his career. Even while at college, he was involved in activities such as dramatics, debating, volleyball, etc. He was an all-rounder, fond of sports, painting, yoga, meditation, cultural activities, etc. He was strong in all his subjects and was an extremely knowledgeable person with a lifelong learning attitude. He was known for his uprightness in an environment full of corruption and did a lot for the common citizenry. He did not get cowed down by the political elements that wanted him to grease their palms and show partiality to their kith and kin. The price he paid for this honesty now hangs heavy on the nation's conscience. We salute this noble and courageous man, who died a hero's death.
He was cremated on 25 December at 11.00 AM at his parental home at Lakhimpur Kheeri, a small town near Lucknow.
Late Manoj Kumar Gupta is survived by the following family members:
*Wife Mrs. Shashi Gupta
*Mother, Mrs. Kiran Bala Gupta
Address: Aashirwaad Bhawan, Opp. District Hospital, Lakhimpur Kheri, U.P.
*Son: Prateesh Gupta, B. Tech. 2007, Software Engineer in Hewlett-Packard, Bangalore.
Email:prateeshpranjal[AT]gmail.com
*Daughter: Ishita Verma (nee Gupta), New Delhi.
This is a great loss for not only our IT-BHU community, but for all the people of India fighting against corruption in our nation. We pray for peace for his soul and join hands to support his family members in their quest for justice.
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Memoirs of their Papa Manoj Gupta by surviving son and daughter:
An All Rounder:
Papa used to execute each and every task in an artistic manner from packing to cooking. I remember him preparing gol-gappa and chat at home just for his kids. He taught me how to cook chapattis. From keeping our bed to our book racks clean and organised, he designed and tailored my Barbie dresses when I was a little girl.
He used to teach us all the subjects from Maths to Sanskrit. My teachers were impressed with the corrections my dad used to make in their sample papers. I was very good at my craft classes for which the credit goes to my dad. Whatever he crafted for me was always kept by my teachers or school principal.
Papa was a passionate painter. He has made beautiful paintings and gifted them to many of his friends and family members. He was very kind, very helpful, jovial, fun loving and a spontaneous person. He was always a learner and kept himself updated with the latest technology and subjects. He was a chess champion and used to play word scramble with us. He had very good knowledge of Homeopathy and all family members used to take medication from him.
He was a very honest and brave person and always taught his kids the same. He had a strong faith in God. He was a spiritual person, very regular with his yoga meditation and was an active member of Sahaj Marg, Shri. Ram Chandra Mission.
OUR DAD STOOD STRONG, AND SO WAS KILLED BY HIS WEAK ENEMIES WHO COULD NOT BEND HIM AGAINST HIS PRINCIPLES.
This is a very painful and sad ending of a great human being!!! We will miss him always!!!
All family and friends await Justice for Papa and a harsh punishment for the culprits.
Ishita (daughter) and Prateesh (son)
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It is very sad to read about Mr. Manoj Gupta. May god give the strength to the surviving family.
Politicians who murdered Mr. Gupta should be hanged to death for his such shameful and wrong deeds.
The honest peoples like Mr. Gupta should be encouraged strongly to free our country from corruption.
The shocking manner of his sad demise is really very difficult to digest. Pray to god for his family to have strength to bear the loss and for his soul to rest in piece.
The senseless killing highlights the basic issue of corruption and lawlessness of the political class of our society. To avoid recurrence of the this sort of tragedy, we the people who pride ourselves on our integrity have to involve ourselves more and more to management of political environment.
This is only hope for the environment to be cleaned.
Prakash Bajpai
1980 Metallurgy
We salute Manoj Gupta for his courage and sacrifice. For all of us he has set an example of integrity and fight against corruption. He was up aginst a menace which is deeprooted in this country. Hope his sacrifice would not go in vain and induce all of us to fight against corruption.
Ashish Singh
2005 Batch Electrical Engg.
Wish Mr.Manoj Gupta's sacrifice is not lost in the wilderness & all of us wake up to eradicate the evil that has engulfed our society.
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO ALL IN HIS FAMILY.
Frankly speaking,I did not know that Manoj was from our Institute till I was told by one of my colleagues,who was his batchmate.
It is well known that there is no place for an honest person in this country and Manoj's unfortunate incident is another proof & it will go on till we get rid of these politicians (I am not naming any because of space constraint)..yes,I am really angry,but our limitation is there & we now have to give a fitting reply through our voting power,which is the only weapon we can carry.
My heartfelt condolence to his family & let ALMIGHTY give them the strength to bear this big loss
A Chattopadhyay
'76 Mech
This event was really shocking for me when I heard it from news. It is really tragic that Late Shri Gupta was bruttaly murdered by MLA of ruling BSP and they did for CMs birthday party.
I pray to God for peace of soul of Shri Gupta.
Badrish Vishal Gautam
Civil 1999.
I may not have known him personally, but Mr Manoj Gupta is a model citizen for everyone. In life and death they will continue to inspire more and more people to stand up and uphold righteousness.
God be with their family in providing them strength and with everyone who still believes in justice over injustice and defending truth.
Munish Fauzdar
Chemical 2001
I have no words ... overwhelmed by grief and pain! It is all so barbaric, where will all this demonic / violent tendencies lead us ALL, society and the world to ...?
I have been witness (and victim ... short of murder) to such mindset in our stupid / divisive society (based on caste/community) and am also a member of Sahaj Marg (Ram Chandra Mission) and other spiritual bodies; I am at a total loss and feel so helpless/weak about what can be done and yet again, I believe that many persons of stature of Sw Vivekananda are needed time and again with the iron muscles of Netaji to set the things right ...! Only the Creator can give justice and root out the evil ...
May the Malik (Divine Almighty) prevail and give strength to deceased family and our bretherens!
Anup Bagla
Chemical 1977
I read the News totally ignorant of the Victim. I came to Know Today that I am his Civil Engineering Class mate at BHU.
It is so shocking. We must all condemn and demand justice ( from GOD ).
A lines from my memory:-
Sh Manoj Gupta was THE most LIVELY /Jovial person of 1979 Civil batch from BHU. He kept every one in good Humour all the time. In class room , In Hostel, In Canteen. He was in Great Deman during Holi and elections.
I last met him during M Tech Entrance Exams in 1979 Summer at BHU.
May God Provide solace to family and give justice.
(Tapas Dey 1979 Batch Civil-BHU.)
It is very sad to hear of this. One had thought that the tragic death of Satyendra Dubey would have taught us enough lessons to ensure a non repeat of such horrendous events. It is truly sad that such events continue to recur.
Being from 1986 Chemical batch, I had no occassion to know Mr Gupta personally. But I can see that in an era when going abroad was the norm, he decided to stay back and serve in the state engineering department. His tragic death illustrates how difficult it is to work in such an environment. It is indeed heart wrenching how our system treats those who wish to work at the grass root.
May his soul rest in peace and may god provide strength to his family to bear this collosal loss.
January 7, 2009 12:15 PMThe murder of Manoj Gupta is really a tragic loss to all of us. It is tragic not only because he was brutally murdered, but the wat the state govt. tried to cover it up. We all alumni should condemn it. It also calls for reforms in political and legal system of our country.
May God give the strength to the surviving family.
Yogesh K Upadhyaya
Chemical 1977
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