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UP Man Arrested in Killing of 19-Year-Old Over Affair Suspicion
Police arrested a 28-year-old man named Santosh Mishra.
He is accused of killing 19-year-old Shubham Mishra.
Police said Santosh suspected that Shubham was having a relationship with his wife.
The alleged attack happened on September 17.
Police said an iron cleaver was used and Shubham suffered fatal head injuries.
Officers examined more than 50 CCTV cameras during the investigation.
They also studied calls involving about 300 mobile numbers.
Further legal proceedings are continuing.
Police arrested 28-year-old Santosh Mishra for allegedly killing 19-year-old Shubham Mishra.
Police said the killing was motivated by Santosh’s suspicion that Shubham had a relationship with his wife.
Shubham was allegedly attacked with an iron cleaver on September 17 and suffered fatal head injuries.
Investigators reviewed footage from more than 50 CCTV cameras and analysed call records from around 300 mobile numbers.
Police said they recovered a cleaver, a blood-stained vest and a mobile phone from Santosh.
- Who
- Police arrested Santosh Mishra, 28, in connection with the alleged killing of Shubham Mishra, 19.
- What
- Shubham Mishra was allegedly killed with an iron cleaver after Santosh suspected him of having a relationship with his wife.
- Where
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The alleged killing occurred on September 17; police said Santosh was arrested on Saturday.
- Why
- Police said the alleged motive was Santosh’s suspicion that Shubham had an illicit relationship with his wife.
Key facts
- Accused
- Santosh Mishra, 28
- Deceased
- Shubham Mishra, 19
- Alleged weapon
- Iron cleaver
- Case registered
- September 17
- Investigation
- More than 50 CCTV cameras and around 300 mobile numbers were examined
- Recovered items
- A cleaver, a blood-stained vest and a mobile phone
- Police official
- Superintendent of Police South Dinesh Kumar Puri
Quotes
Dinesh Kumar Puri
Superintendent of Police South who described the alleged attack
“He attacked the victim with an iron cleaver and killed him.”
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