Umesh Pal murder trial: wife Jaya Pal says she's still getting death threats, seeks tighter security During a hearing in the Umesh Pal murder case in Prayagraj, Jaya Pal recorded her statement and said she continues to receive death threats even as three of the accused remain absconding. Court proceedings in Prayagraj turned tense once again on Monday as Jaya Pal, wife of Umesh Pal, appeared to record her statement in the trial against the accused in the Umesh Pal murder case. After testifying, she once again said her life was under threat and appealed to the Yogi government to strengthen her security. The formal trial against the accused has begun in the SC-ST court, and it was in connection with this that Jaya Pal had to appear before the court. During her statement, she repeated that she keeps receiving death threats, and that her security will remain a concern until the absconding accused are arrested. Three accused still out of police reach Two years have passed since Umesh Pal was murdered, but the three henchmen of mafia Atiq who carried out the attack, Guddu Muslim, Sabir and Arman, remain untraced. Police have announced a reward of five lakh rupees each on the three, yet the sizeable reward has not produced a single lead so far. Atiq's wife Shaista Parveen and Ashraf's wife are also said to be absconding. Because these accused remain at large, Jaya Pal says her life is directly under threat, and that people linked to Atiq are still out to get her. Threats on Facebook, talk of killing her with RDX According to Jaya Pal, the threats are not just verbal, they are also being made continuously on social media. She alleges that posts on Facebook say Umar and Ali should be allowed to come out, after which old scores will be settled. In court, she said, "My husband was brutally murdered, will the same happen to me?" She also said she keeps getting threats of being blown up with RDX or shot dead, which has left her and her family deeply frightened. Demand for justice, claim that the gang is still active Jaya Pal appealed to the court in clear terms for justice, saying the threat to her life will not go away until the absconding accused are put behind bars. She also claimed that Atiq's gang is still active, and that a man linked to the gang shows up from time to time signalling her to stay quiet, which appears aimed only at intimidating her. During the previous hearing too, she had alleged that someone was seen conducting recce around her house. Since the Umesh Pal murder case, policemen have continuously been deployed at Jaya Pal's house to ensure her security. But she has to repeatedly step out of the house to attend court hearings, and it is at exactly those moments that she feels most unsafe. That is why she has once again appealed to the government to tighten her security, speed up the hunt for the absconding accused, and ensure justice for her family. What this means for you This case is directly tied to the safety of witnesses and victims' families, so its effect is not limited to one household. • Across India: Witnesses and victims' families receiving threats in high-profile criminal cases can weaken the justice process. This could renew calls nationally for stronger witness-protection measures and tighter police monitoring in such trials. • In Prayagraj: Local police and administration will face pressure to both secure Jaya Pal and track down the absconding accused. The force posted in the city may now have to provide extra cover during her movements to and from court. • Lesson for witnesses: The case shows that testifying in a high-profile murder can leave a family feeling unsafe for years, meaning such families need sustained legal and emotional support, not just short-term protection. • Social media oversight: Threats surfacing on platforms like Facebook will raise questions about cyber cell responsiveness and could push for closer monitoring of accounts used to intimidate victims. Why this happened Jaya Pal's fear stems directly from the fact that three of the main accused in the Umesh Pal murder case remain absconding and are allegedly continuing to issue threats. • Accused still at large: Despite a reward of five lakh rupees each, Guddu Muslim, Sabir and Arman have evaded police for two years, which leaves Jaya Pal feeling the danger has never really passed. • Activity on social media: Jaya Pal says threatening messages are being posted on Facebook, which makes her believe those threatening her are still operating in an organised way. • Claim the gang is active: She alleges a man linked to the gang periodically shows up to signal her to stay quiet, which she views as a direct threat. • Risk during court visits: Even with police posted at her home, having to step out for court hearings is precisely when she feels most exposed to danger. Questions & Answers 1. Who is Jaya Pal? Jaya Pal is the wife of Umesh Pal, and she appeared in court as a witness in the murder case. 2. What did Jaya Pal say in court? She said she keeps receiving death threats and appealed to the Yogi government to strengthen her security. 3. How many accused in the Umesh Pal murder case are still absconding? Three accused, Guddu Muslim, Sabir and Arman, remain absconding. 4. What reward has been announced on the absconding accused? A reward of five lakh rupees each has been announced on the three accused. 5. What kind of threats is Jaya Pal receiving? She alleges she is being threatened on Facebook with being blown up with RDX and killed. 6. Does Jaya Pal have police security? Yes, policemen have been deployed at her house since the murder, but she feels unsafe while travelling to court hearings. https://trendkia.com/en/uttar-pradesh/adalata-men-pesha-huin-jaya-pal-bolin-facebook-para-mila-rahi-jana-se-marane-ki-dhamakiyan-29592 TrendKia — Har trend, sabse pehle.