Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Teenagers Detained for Jeweller's Murder in Gorakhpur
Two teenagers, Prince and Anshu, have been detained for the murder of a 70-year-old jeweller named Ramlal Verma in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Verma was found dead in the Rapti River after going missing.
The police believe the murder was motivated by a dispute over loan repayment.
Prince, who knew Verma and had borrowed money from him, allegedly lured Verma onto his motorcycle and attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon.
The police are also investigating the disappearance of jewellery worn by the victim and are searching for two other suspects, including Divyansh Pandey, who is believed to have planned the murder.
Two teenagers, Prince (19) and Anshu (18), detained for the murder of jeweller Ramlal Verma (70).
Verma's body was found floating in the Rapti River after he went missing.
Police suspect the murder was motivated by a dispute over loan repayment.
Prince allegedly lured Verma onto his motorcycle and attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon.
Police are investigating the disappearance of jewellery worn by the victim and searching for two other suspects.
- Who
- Ramlal Verma (70), Prince (19), Anshu (18)
- What
- Murder of a jeweller over loan repayment dispute
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Dispute over loan repayment
Accused's Perspective
Victim's Family Perspective
Motive for the Crime
Accused's Perspective
The accused claim they were upset over repeated demands for loan repayment.
Victim's Family Perspective
The victim's family believes it was a premeditated murder for financial gain.
- Victim
- Ramlal Verma (70)
- Accused
- Prince (19), Anshu (18), and associates
- Location
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- July 24, 2024
- Loan Amount
- Rs 1 lakh
- Investigating Officer
- Superintendent of Police (South) Dinesh Puri