Agra: Three men, including a government school teacher, were arrested on Saturday in Mainpuri district for allegedly killing a man and attempting to pass off the crime as a road accident.
Discovery of the Body
The incident came to light when the body of Waris Ali, 90, a resident of Kurawali town, was found on the Fatehjangpur underpass service road on May 20. Police stated that initial evidence suggested Ali died in a road accident, but a detailed investigation involving four police teams, CCTV footage analysis, and call detail records revealed that the death was a planned murder.
Motivation Behind the Crime
According to police, government school teacher Arun Kumar, 48, had developed close relations with Ali and allegedly coveted his roadside land, estimated to be worth several crores of rupees. Fearing that their land transactions would come to light, Kumar roped in associates Ravindra Solanki, 45, and Rishibabu, 35, and conspired to eliminate Ali.
Execution of the Murder
On May 19, the three accused allegedly murdered Ali and dumped his body on the roadside to make the crime appear to be an accident. An iron rod, a pillow, and Ali's Aadhaar card were later recovered from the scene.
Legal Proceedings
Kurawali Station House Officer (SHO) Lalit Bhati confirmed that a case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 103 for murder. “They were produced before a court. Further investigation is underway,” he said. The arrests have brought some relief to the local community, which had been shocked by the brutal killing of the elderly man. Police are continuing their probe to uncover any additional details or accomplices involved in the crime.
