Bizman killed by son, 2 friends over Rs 2L; accused held

Bijnor: A 20-year-old man and his two friends, both aged 18, were arrested for allegedly killing his 48-year-old father following a dispute over Rs 2 lakh in Gajasthal village under Naugawan Sadat police station limits of Amroha district, police said on Friday.

SHO Sunil Kumar said, “Ayan, along with his friends Deepanshu Kumar (18) and Deepak Kumar (18), was arrested after confessing to the murder of Rais Ahmed, a 48-year-old tent businessman, on Tuesday. Ahmed had recently leased a mango orchard and was staying there to guard the property.”

Police said the dispute stemmed from a disagreement over Rs 2 lakh that Ahmed had entrusted to his wife for safekeeping. When he later asked for the money back, family members objected, fearing that it would be wasted due to his alcoholism. The issue reportedly sparked frequent arguments at home.

Police said Ayan eventually conspired with his friends to eliminate his father. Deepak allegedly procured a country-made pistol, and the trio went to the orchard around 3 am on Tuesday and shot Ahmed on his head when he was asleep.

Ahmed was found critically injured by his wife the following morning and was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Suspicion on Ayan arose after he failed to attend his father's funeral. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the murder, following which all three accused were arrested.