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70-Year-Old Man Murdered in Etawah Cattle Shed
A 70-year-old man named Siddh Swarup was found dead in a cattle shed.
He had been sleeping there to protect his milch cattle.
A milkman discovered his blood-covered body in the morning.
The milkman informed the man’s family, who then contacted the police.
Police said someone hit Swarup on the head with a heavy, sharp object.
The attacker was not identified and reportedly ran away.
Officers examined the scene and collected evidence.
They also questioned family members and villagers.
The body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
Siddh Swarup, 70, was allegedly murdered while sleeping in a cattle shed in Paramdham village, Etawah.
Police said an unidentified attacker struck him on the head with a heavy, sharp-edged object.
The incident occurred during the intervening night of September 1 and 2.
A milkman found Swarup’s blood-soaked body on a cot the next morning and alerted his family.
Police conducted an inquest, sent the body for post-mortem, collected evidence and questioned relatives and villagers.
- Who
- Siddh Swarup, a 70-year-old man, was killed; police said the attacker was unidentified.
- What
- Swarup was allegedly murdered after being attacked on the head with a heavy, sharp-edged object.
- Where
- A cattle shed in Paramdham village, under the Ekdil police station area of Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- During the intervening night of September 1 and 2; his body was found the next morning.
- Why
- He was sleeping in the shed to guard his milch cattle; the motive for the attack was not stated.
Key facts
- Victim
- Siddh Swarup, 70
- Location
- Paramdham village, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident timing
- Intervening night of September 1 and 2
- Discovery
- A milkman found the body on a cot in the morning
- Reported weapon
- A heavy, sharp-edged object
- Suspect
- Unidentified assailant who fled the scene
- Police action
- Inquest, post-mortem, evidence collection and questioning of family members and villagers
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