Archive · 9 Jan 2026
70-Year-Old Man Murdered in UP Village
A 70-year-old man named Amarnath was found dead in his house in a village in Hathras, UP.
He lived alone and wore the clothes of a sadhu after his wife passed away.
A milkman found him in a pool of blood early Friday morning and told the police.
The police are investigating and trying to find out who killed him and why.
His cousin thinks someone used a sickle to hurt him, but his neighbors say he didn't have any fights with anyone.
The police are still looking for clues.
A 70-year-old man, Amarnath, was found dead in his house in Andoli village, Hathras, UP.
He was living alone and dressed as a sadhu after his wife's death a few years ago.
The victim's throat was slit, and injury marks were found near his eye.
The police are investigating the murder, with efforts to identify the assailant and motive ongoing.
Neighbors stated that Amarnath had no known disputes, while his cousin alleged a sickle was used in the murder.
- Who
- Amarnath, a 70-year-old man living alone in Andoli village, Hathras, UP.
- What
- Amarnath was found dead with his throat slit and injury marks near his eye.
- When
- The murder occurred late Thursday night.
- Where
- The murder took place inside Amarnath's house in Andoli village, Hathras, UP.
- Why
- The motive behind the murder is still under investigation.
Cousin's Allegation
Neighbors' Statement
Weapon Used
Cousin's Allegation
The cousin alleged that a sickle was used to slit the victim's throat.
Neighbors' Statement
Neighbors stated that there were no known disputes and did not mention the weapon.
- Victim
- Amarnath, 70-year-old, son of Shyamlal
- Location
- Andoli village, Hathras, UP
- Date of Murder
- Late Thursday night
- Weapon Alleged
- Sickle
- Land Owned
- 2.5 bighas
- Victim's Status
- Living alone, dressed as a sadhu
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, motive and assailant not yet identified
