Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Two Arrested in Ranchi Murder and Mobile Phone Theft Case
Police in Ranchi arrested two men in connection with a murder and other alleged thefts.
The victim was a 32-year-old man named Upendra Kumar Mishra.
His body was found on August 26 near Aughad Baba Ashram.
Police said the men also attacked a truck driver while trying to steal a mobile phone.
They allegedly stole another phone from a house that night.
During questioning, the men reportedly confessed to the crimes.
Police recovered four mobile phones and a knife.
Officials also said both men had previous criminal cases.
Police arrested Sujeet Kumar Gupta and Rakesh Kumar Yadav over a murder and an attack on a truck driver in Ranchi.
The body of 32-year-old Upendra Kumar Mishra was recovered on August 26 near Aughad Baba Ashram.
Police said the accused confessed to killing Mishra and attacking the truck driver during attempted mobile phone thefts.
Four allegedly looted mobile phones and the knife used in the crime were recovered.
Officials said Gupta had seven pending cases, while Yadav had previously been jailed in a theft case.
- Who
- Sujeet Kumar Gupta and Rakesh Kumar Yadav were arrested; the victim was identified as Upendra Kumar Mishra.
- What
- Police allege the two men killed Mishra, attacked a truck driver, and stole mobile phones.
- When
- Mishra’s body was recovered on August 26; the arrests were reported on August 29.
- Where
- The incidents occurred in Ranchi, Jharkhand, including areas near Aughad Baba Ashram and Sahjanand Chowk.
- Why
- Police said the alleged attacks were carried out while attempting to loot mobile phones.
- Victim
- Upendra Kumar Mishra, 32
- Arrested
- Sujeet Kumar Gupta and Rakesh Kumar Yadav
- Body recovered
- August 26, near Aughad Baba Ashram
- Alleged locations
- Kotwali and Argora police station areas in Ranchi
- Recovered items
- Four mobile phones and a knife
- Gupta’s record
- Previously jailed in theft, robbery and narcotics trade cases; seven cases were pending
- Yadav’s record
- Previously jailed in a theft case