Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Former UP Minister Bhurji's Death Probe Takes New Turn
Nanakdin Bhurji, a former minister in Uttar Pradesh, died after falling from the seventh floor of a building in Lucknow.
Police first thought it might be an accident or suicide.
His brother now says the caretaker may have killed him.
The police are looking at video footage, evidence, and witnesses to find out what really happened.
They are keeping all possibilities open until the investigation finishes.
Former UP minister Nanakdin Bhurji died after falling from the seventh floor of an MLA residence in Lucknow.
Initial investigation considered accident, suicide, and criminal conspiracy.
Bhurji’s brother filed a complaint alleging the caretaker may have murdered him.
Police are reviewing CCTV, forensic evidence, and witness statements amid the new allegation.
Authorities say no possibility is ruled out until the probe concludes.
- Who
- Former UP minister Nanakdin Bhurji, his brother, caretaker, police
- What
- Death investigation with new murder allegation
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Where
- MLA residence complex, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Unclear cause of death; brother suspects caretaker involvement
- Name
- Nanakdin Bhurji
- Position
- Former UP Minister, BJP OBC Morcha Leader
- Date of Death
- July 28, 2026
- Location of Incident
- MLA residence complex, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Initial Cause of Death
- Fall from seventh floor (accident/suicide)
- New Allegation
- Caretaker murder
- Investigating Agency
- Police, ADCP Jeetendra Dubey