What happened (reported)
The Indian Express reports that certain alleged mafia figures in Uttar Pradesh were killed earlier.
The same report states that the wives of those alleged mafia figures continue to be reported as absconding.
Background and earlier position (what the situation implies)
Organised-crime investigations typically involve multiple alleged participants. Even after alleged leaders are removed through arrest or death, investigators still need to trace and locate the remaining accused persons.
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