A businessman in Aligarh, whose body was discovered earlier this week in an under-construction house on the city's outskirts, was allegedly killed by his neighbour after he refused to give him a loan, police reported on Thursday.
The accused, identified as Kanhaiya, along with three associates named Pramod, Nanda, and Ajai, has been arrested. All three men were allegedly hired to carry out the murder.
The victim, Narottam Singh, who owned a petrol pump, went missing on Monday afternoon. His body was later found in an under-construction house in a nearby village.
Police investigation revealed that the victim was last seen leaving on a two-wheeler with his neighbour Kanhaiya. Based on suspicion, a search operation was launched, leading to the arrest of the accused on Wednesday evening.
During questioning, Kanhaiya allegedly confessed to the crime and told police that he had repeatedly asked the victim for a loan to build his house, but Narottam Singh had consistently refused, which incited anger.
"Angered over the refusal, the accused hatched a conspiracy and, with the help of his associates, carried out the murder," a police officer stated.
