In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, the parents and younger brother of a 32-year-old drug addict allegedly hired a contract killer for Rs 5 lakh to murder him. The mother even sold her jewelry worth Rs 55,000 to arrange the advance payment for the killing.
Body Found in Canal
According to police, Dushyant Kumar, a resident of Nasirpur village in Amroha, was found dead in a dry canal near a forested area on Saturday morning. The post-mortem revealed that he was strangled to death.
Family's Grievances
Amroha Superintendent of Police Lakhan Singh Yadav said, "In an intoxicated state, Dushyant used to frequently abuse and assault his parents, who are in their 60s. Upset by his behavior, his brother Sankit, along with parents Peetam Singh and Maya Devi, planned to eliminate him and decided to hire Jogendra, a local criminal, for Rs 5 lakh."
The Murder Plot
On Friday night, Jogendra, his accomplices, and Sankit allegedly strangled Dushyant to death and dumped his body in the canal. Police suspected Sankit's involvement and questioned him, leading to his arrest along with his father Peetam Singh.
Legal Action
An FIR was registered against the parents, son, and the contract killer under Section 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. "Maya Devi, Jogendra, and two unidentified suspects are still at large. The arrested individuals have been sent to judicial custody," Yadav added.
The case highlights the extreme measures families sometimes take when dealing with substance abuse and domestic violence. Police are continuing their investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects.
