UP: Man kills 62-year-old lawyer in Jhansi over case dispute, held
City Superintendent of Police Gyanendra Kumar Singh said that on the morning of August 5, 62-year-old Bhanu Prakash Sarwaria, a resident of Talpura under Nawabad police station, was murdered at his home by an unidentified assailant.
The victim's son-in-law, Sachin Verma, a resident of Awas Vikas, lodged a case under section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), he said.
"During the investigation, police learned that Sarwaria also lent money at interest. He recently had a dispute with his neighbour, Sachin Verma, 26, son of Prem Kumar Dashariya, over such dealings. On being detained, Sachin confessed to the killing," Singh said.
Police said that in 2001, Sachin had been jailed in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for kidnapping and sexually assaulting his girlfriend. Sarwaria was representing him in the matter, but Sachin believed the lawyer was neglecting his case.
Last year, due to alleged lapses in representation, a warrant was issued against Sachin, resulting in three months' imprisonment, police added.
Sachin also owed Sarwaria ₹60,000, and the lawyer had seized his motorcycle over the unpaid debt. Fearing conviction in the next hearing scheduled for September 19, Sachin allegedly entered Sarwaria's home through the roof on August 5 and strangled him, police said.
"On Friday evening, police arrested Sachin Verma near Kanpur Road Chungi and sent him to jail," Singh said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
20 minutes ago
- Time of India
Miscreants unleash attack on stray dog
Thiruvananthapuram: Police registered a case against two Poonthura natives for attacking a stray dog using wooden logs after tying it up on Sunday. The accused were allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Poonthura police identified the accused as Shamseer and Shajeer who are absconding now. "We have registered a case and the search is on. They are history-sheeters with several criminal cases against them," police said. The dog, which sustained multiple fractures and injuries on its body, was hospitalized by locals. Its condition remains stable now and is being taken care of by some locals. The accused also beat up Shafeeq A, 40, of Muttathara who tried to prevent them from attacking the dog. Shafeeq saw the dog being beaten up when he reached the spot to sell fish. "I go to the area to sell fish and had been seeing the dog for years now. Locals and I used to feed it as well. The dog approached the accused while they were having liquor in a thicket nearby. They drove it away but it did not go. Annoyed by this, the intoxicated accused brutally attacked the dog," said Shafeeq. The case has been registered under BNS Sections 329 (3) for criminal trespass, 118 (1) for voluntarily causing hurt using a weapon, 115 (2) for causing hurt, 126 (2) for wrongful restraint and 296 (b) for abusing for attacking the man, and under section 11(1) (I) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act-1960 for attacking the dog. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
20 minutes ago
- Time of India
4 held for firewood merchant's murder in Hafeezpet
Hyderabad: Four persons have been arrested for their alleged role in the murder of a firewood merchant near the Hafeezpet railway station on Sunday afternoon. The victim, Srinivasulu alias Srinu, 42, was running a firewood outlet near the railway station for the past five years. Police said that Srinivasulu's business was profitable, and neighbouring shopkeeper SK Moiz, 45, was jealous of Srinu's growing business. "Moiz was upset with his relatively low sales and conspired to eliminate Srinivasulu so that he could take over his business and rake in profits," the Miyapur police said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad As per the plan, Moiz sought the help of his nephew Sahil, 23, his employee Maqbul, 32, and their associate, Anwar, 28, an auto-rickshaw driver from Miyapur. Around 1.30pm on August 10, the quartet allegedly picked up an argument with Srinu while he was near his shop at Gopal Nagar, close to Hafeezpet railway station. During the argument, Sahil stabbed Srinu in the abdomen with a knife, and Moiz tried to throttle him with the help of Maqbul and Anwar. As the victim collapsed on the floor, the accused fled from the spot. Alerted by the locals, the Miyapur police reached the spot and rushed Srinu to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. Based on the complaint of his family, a case was registered against the accused under Section 103 (1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act. On Monday, police arrested the accused from Miyapur and recovered the murder weapon from their possession. The accused were produced before a local court and remanded in judicial custody. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
Car hits scooter, leaves 3 dead; driver flees on foot
New Delhi: In a hit-and-run incident, three young men were killed when a speeding car crashed into their scooter on Urban Extension Road II on Sunday. The driver of the offending vehicle allegedly fled on foot after the accident. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deceased were identified as Basant, 23, Pawan, 22, and Sunny, 22, all employed in grocery shops in the main Najafgarh market. According to police, the incident took place around 3.20am near the Sai Baba Mandir, close to the Metro Flats between Dwarka and Najafgarh. The victims, all residents of Najafgarh, were returning home from work at the time of the collision. "The trio finished their shifts late Saturday night and were riding together on a single scooter, which was going from Najafgarh towards Dwarka, allegedly on the wrong side of the Urban Extension Road. It was then hit head-on by the car coming from the opposite direction," a police officer said. The officer added that the impact was severe, tossing the victims onto the road. "All three sustained grievous injuries. They were rushed to a hospital by passers-by but were declared dead on arrival," he said. The car, bearing a Haryana registration number, was later found abandoned at the site, its driver allegedly having fled on foot after the crash. Police identified the driver as Sahil Tyagi, a resident of Dharampur village in Gurgaon, Haryana. Efforts are under way to track him down and arrest him. Forensic experts were called in to examine the scene, and both vehicles were seized for inspection. A case has been registered under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the officer said. Police said that as part of the ongoing investigations, they were also examining CCTV footage from the expressway to determine the speed of the car and the exact sequence of events.
