Banda Horror: Son Arrested for Hacking Father to Death with Sickle
A man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for murdering his father with a sickle after a domestic dispute. Read the full details of the police operation.
A shocking case of patricide has come to light in the Bandhapurwa area of Banda, Uttar Pradesh, where a man allegedly murdered his own father with a sickle following a domestic dispute. The brutal attack, which took place on October 30, 2026, sent shockwaves through the local community as the perpetrator fled the scene, leaving behind a devastated family and a crime scene that demanded immediate police intervention.
The Deadly Dispute
According to police reports, the accused has been identified as Neelam, the son of the victim, Motilal. The tragedy unfolded when a domestic argument escalated into violence. In a fit of rage, Neelam reportedly attacked his father with a sickle, inflicting fatal injuries. The severity of the crime caused significant alarm among the residents of Bandhapurwa, prompting a rapid response from the authorities.
Forensic Investigation and Manhunt
Immediately following the incident, the Kotwali Nagar police, accompanied by a specialized forensic team, descended upon the site. The team meticulously inspected the area to gather both physical and electronic evidence to build a foolproof case against the suspect.
Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal took charge of the operation, directing the formation of multiple police teams to track down and apprehend Neelam. The police launched an intensive search operation, conducting night patrols and rigorous security checks across the city to ensure the suspect could not escape the district.
The Dramatic Arrest
The manhunt reached its conclusion late on the night of October 30. Acting on a crucial tip-off received during their patrols, police officers raided a waiting room located near Nawada Mod. It was here that they found and arrested Neelam.
During the interrogation, the accused led the police to the weapon used in the crime. Based on his identification, officers successfully recovered the sickle used to kill his father.
Legal Action and Police Team
The Kotwali Nagar police station has officially registered a case against the accused under crime number 559/26. He has been charged under section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The successful operation was carried out by a dedicated team including:
- Station House Officer Balram Singh
- Inspector Prabhunath Yadav
- Sub-Inspectors Virendra Tripathi, Utkarsh Singh, and Sukhbir Singh
- Constables Harsh Tiwari, Ashwani Upadhyay, Arman Ali, Sachin Kumar, and Gavendra Singh