Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Police Arrest Lucknow Man in Alleged Electric Shock Murder
Police in Lucknow arrested a man named Birju over the alleged killing of Sachin.
Police say the two friends drank alcohol together on September 28.
They say Sachin became unconscious after drinking too much.
Police allege Birju gave him an electric shock, took Rs 2,250, and left his body near another house.
Investigators reviewed about 170 to 190 CCTV recordings and gathered other evidence.
Police arrested Birju on October 2.
They say they recovered an electric wire, a cooler with a stand, and the money.
The case is continuing through legal proceedings.
Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Birju, 26, on October 2 in connection with Sachin’s alleged murder.
Police say Sachin became unconscious after drinking alcohol with Birju on September 28.
According to police, Birju allegedly electrocuted Sachin, took Rs 2,250, and left the body near another person’s house.
Investigators reviewed around 170–190 CCTV recordings and used technical, manual, and local intelligence evidence.
Police recovered an electric wire, an iron cooler with a stand, and Rs 2,250; legal proceedings are underway.
- Who
- Police arrested Birju, 26, in connection with the alleged killing of Sachin, also known as Raja or Ramdhiraj.
- What
- Birju is accused of electrocuting Sachin and taking Rs 2,250.
- When
- The alleged killing occurred on September 28; a complaint was filed on October 1, and Birju was arrested on October 2.
- Where
- The alleged killing took place in Birju’s room; the case is being investigated by Bijnor police station in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Police allege Birju wanted to take the remaining money Sachin had after the two bought alcohol.
Police allegations
Accused’s position
Account of the killing
Police allegations
Police allege Birju electrocuted Sachin while he was unconscious after drinking.
Accused’s position
The reports provide no response or alternative account from Birju or his representatives.
Motive and money
Police allegations
Police allege Birju killed Sachin to take the remaining money in his pocket.
Accused’s position
The reports provide no response from Birju regarding the alleged motive.
- Accused
- Birju, 26; arrested October 2
- Deceased
- Sachin, also known as Raja or Ramdhiraj
- Complaint
- Filed October 1 under Bijnor police station limits
- FIR
- No. 270/2026 under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- CCTV review
- Police examined around 170–190 recordings
- Items recovered
- An electric wire, an iron cooler with a stand, and Rs 2,250
