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Vilayati Ram Katyal

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Vilayati Ram Katyal
विलायती राम कत्याल
Member of Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh
In office
1980–1988
Preceded byGanesh Dutt Bajpai
Succeeded byBal Chandra Misra
ConstituencyGovindnagar
Personal details
Born29 July 1935
Gujranwala (Now in Pakistan)
Died5 April 1988 (aged 52)
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Manner of deathAssassination
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseVidya Rani Katyal (m. 1957-88)
ChildrenTwo Sons, Two Daughters
EducationIntermediate

Vilayati Ram Katyal (29 July 1935 – 8 April 1988) was an Indian politician and former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Katyal was assassinated on 8 April 1988. He was accused of involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Eight years on, Cong MLA Katyal murder case awaits trial". The Times of India. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Tension after terrorists kill Kanpur Congress(I) legislator Vilayati Ram Katyal in Kanpur". Retrieved 18 November 2017.