Noida Police Arrest Son for Alleged Patricide in Car Loan Dispute
In a shocking incident from Noida, police have apprehended a man accused of murdering his father following a heated argument over unpaid monthly instalments for a recently purchased car. The victim, identified as Rakesh Kumar, a mixer truck driver residing in the Yamuna floodplain area of Sector 135, was discovered deceased with severe head injuries in the Wajidpur Doob locality last Sunday.
Background of the Family and Dispute
Rakesh Kumar, originally hailing from Jarifnagar in Badaun district, lived with his wife, two sons, and a daughter. His elder son, Satendra Kumar, had recently gotten married just two months prior to the tragic event. According to police reports, Rakesh had bought a car in his own name but permitted Satendra to use it under the condition that the younger man would handle the monthly loan payments.
However, tensions escalated when the instalments reportedly went unpaid for the past two months, sparking frequent quarrels between the father and son. On February 28, the situation intensified as Rakesh's wife, younger son, and daughter departed for their native village in Badaun, leaving only Rakesh and Satendra at home. That same night, another confrontation erupted over the pending car payments.
Details of the Alleged Murder
During the altercation, Satendra is alleged to have attacked his father with a tractor trolley connecting pin, brutally crushing his head before fleeing the residence. The following morning, when Rakesh failed to report for work, his contractor grew concerned after multiple unanswered phone calls. The contractor subsequently visited the house and made the grim discovery of Rakesh lying in a pool of blood, prompting an immediate alert to police via emergency number 112.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Manisha Singh stated that authorities received information about a body in the Doob area of Sector 135 on March 1. A team from the Expressway police station swiftly arrived at the scene, secured the body, and initiated a thorough investigation. The family was notified, and based on a complaint from the victim's father, an initial case was registered against unknown individuals.
Investigation and Arrest
During the probe, police uncovered that Rakesh and Satendra had argued the night before the body was found. Satendra had reportedly left the house after the quarrel and only returned the next morning after police had already arrived. He initially claimed to have been away throughout the night, but questioning of neighbours and confirmation of the fight led investigators to bring him in for interrogation.
Under questioning, Satendra allegedly confessed to the murder, and the iron pin used in the crime was later recovered from his possession. He was produced before a court on Saturday and remanded to judicial custody, as confirmed by police officials.
This case highlights the severe consequences of domestic disputes over financial matters, underscoring the need for conflict resolution and legal awareness in family settings.
