- By Chetna Shree
- Sun, 10 May 2026 09:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident has come to light from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, where a family allegedly orchestrated the murder of their own son. Driven to desperation by his violent drug addiction, the parents reportedly hired a contract killer to carry out the crime.
Authorities have uncovered the conspiracy and registered a case. A search is currently underway for the contract killer, who remains at large. Further investigation is underway.
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What Led The Parents To Take This Extreme Step?
The investigation began following the discovery of the blood-stained body of a young man, identified as Dushyant, near a dry canal in Shampur village, under the jurisdiction of the Didoli Kotwali area.
While the death initially appeared to be a random act of violence or an accident, a detailed police investigation revealed that the victim's own family had allegedly orchestrated the killing.
According to a report by news agency ANI, citing police, Dushyant's drug addiction led to frequent domestic violence, physical assaults and constant disputes, which made life unbearable for his parents and siblings.
Exhausted by the ongoing abuse and disputes, the family decided to hire a professional hitman to 'eliminate' the problem.
The investigation revealed that the deal was struck with a local criminal identified as Jolly for a sum of Rs 5 Lakhs. The victim's mother pawned her gold jewellery to raise an advance payment of Rs 55,000.
Police have arrested the victim's father and brother. During interrogation, they confessed to the crime, citing Dushyant's uncontrollable addiction and the resulting domestic hell as their primary motive.
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"The family was deeply troubled by Dushyant's drug addiction and his violent behaviour. This led them to contact a criminal named Jolly. The mother even pawned her ornaments to pay the advance for the murder," ANI quoted Akhilesh Bhadauria, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Amroha, as saying.
The victim's father and brother are currently in custody on charges of murder and conspiracy. Police have launched a manhunt for the contract killer, Jolly, who currently remains at large.
(With Inputs From ANI)