New Delhi: In a harrowing turn of events, Fatehpur police have detained Himanshu, a resident addicted to online gaming, for the alleged murder of his mother. The chilling motive behind the crime was to claim a hefty insurance payout worth ₹50 lakh to settle his mounting debts.Shocking revelation unveiledAccording to authorities, Himanshus obsession with online gaming, particularly on the platform Zupee, spiraled into a vicious cycle of losses and debt accumulation. Struggling to cope with his financial predicament, which amounted to a staggering ₹4 lakh owed to creditors, Himanshu resorted to drastic measures.Devising a ruthless planTo execute his sinister scheme, Himanshu pilfered his paternal aunts jewelry to fund life insurance policies valued at ₹50 lakh each for his parents. Tragically, his mother, Prabha, fell victim to his desperate bid for financial relief.फतेहपुर – थाना धाता, सर्विलांस व इंटेलीजेंस विंग की संयुक्त टीम को मिली सफलता । दिनांक 21.02.2024 को थाना धाता क्षेत्रांर्तगत अढौली गांव में महिला की स्वयं के पुत्र द्वारा हत्या कर शव को छिपाने के मामले में पंजीकृत अभियोग में नामित/वांछित अभियुक्त को किया गिरफ्तार।#UPPOLICE pic.twitter.com/AafowOLLCm— FATEHPUR POLICE (@fatehpurpolice) February 24, 2024Gruesome act unfoldsSeizing the opportunity while his father was away, Himanshu purportedly strangled his mother to death. He then callously concealed her body in a jute bag and transported it to the banks of the Yamuna river using a tractor.Discovery and arrestUpon his return, Roshan Singh, Himanshus father, was alarmed to find his wife and son missing. After a thorough search, he learned of Himanshus suspicious activities near the riverbank. Prompt action by the police led to the recovery of Prabhas lifeless body, and Himanshu was taken into custody.फतेहपुर~थाना धाता, सर्विलांस एवं इंटेलिजेंस विंग द्वारा थाना धाता अन्तर्गत ग्राम अढ़ौली में महिला की स्वयं के पुत्र द्वारा हत्या की घटना एवं अभियुक्त की गिरफ्तारी के सम्बन्ध में #Addlspfhr द्वारा दी गयी बाइट।#UPPolice pic.twitter.com/O16eVBpOYt— FATEHPUR POLICE (@fatehpurpolice) February 24, 2024Confession of a heinous crimeDuring interrogation, Himanshu admitted to the chilling plot, acknowledging his role in his mothers untimely demise. The shocking revelation sent shockwaves through the community, underscoring the dangers of unchecked addiction and the dire consequences it can unleash.The Fatehpur community remains shaken by this tragic incident, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and intervention to prevent similar tragedies from befalling others.
