Fatehpur Horror: Liquor Store Salesman Murdered, Cash Looted
A liquor store salesman was murdered in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the theft of cash and keys from the shop.
A chilling crime has shaken Durgai village in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a liquor store salesman murder has left the local community in shock. Satendra Singh, who worked at a country liquor shop, was brutally assaulted and killed in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong.
Midnight Attack in Durgai Village
The incident unfolded under the jurisdiction of the Bindki police station. According to reports, Satendra Singh had retired for the night around 12:15 a.m., sleeping on a cot placed in the area between the liquor store and a neighboring canteen.
The silence of the night was broken when the police received an emergency alert via Dial-112 at approximately 1:50 a.m. The call reported that a salesman had been viciously attacked and that the shop's keys and cash were missing.
A Race Against Time
Upon receiving the alert, police rushed to the scene and found Singh severely injured. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. However, the injuries proved fatal, and doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
During the initial sweep of the crime scene, investigators discovered a disturbing piece of evidence: a blood-stained tree branch hidden under a tarpaulin a short distance away from where the victim had been sleeping.
The Missing Money Trail
As the investigation shifted toward the motive, police conducted a thorough audit of the store's financial records and sales logs. The findings revealed a discrepancy in the accounts:
- A collector had previously gathered funds from the shop at around 2:00 p.m. the day before.
- Subsequent records showed the sale of 90 pouches of country liquor.
- Despite these sales, approximately 5,000 to 6,000 rupees were found to be missing from the shop's accounts.
Police Investigation Underway
Superintendent of Police Abhimanyu Manglik personally visited the crime scene to oversee the investigation and assess the evidence. The police are currently exploring all possible angles to determine if the murder was a premeditated robbery or the result of a sudden confrontation.
The victim's body has been sent to the morgue for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and the nature of the injuries sustained during the attack.