Cousin Murdered with Axe After Argument, Suspect Arrested

Deadly Family Dispute in Sultanpur District

A devastating event occurred in Dharmadaspur village, Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, when a man fatally attacked his maternal cousin with an axe after a heated argument. The incident happened under the jurisdiction of Kurebhar police station.

Rajnu Identified as the Alleged Attacker

• Rajnu, son of Jaysu, was identified as the accused who assaulted his cousin, Gulfam, son of the late Bhokan, with an axe.
• Police believe the incident to be a result of an ongoing family feud.
• According to reports, the two had a verbal disagreement earlier in the day, which led to Rajnu’s sudden and lethal assault.

Bystanders Subdue Rajnu and Hand Him to the Police

• Witnesses stated that Gulfam collapsed immediately after receiving multiple blows and died within minutes.
• Hearing the commotion, nearby villagers rushed to the scene, overpowered Rajnu, tied him up, and handed him over to the police.
• The police arrived quickly, conducted an initial investigation, and gathered forensic evidence from the scene. Gulfam’s body was sent for a postmortem examination.

Rajnu Has a History of Criminal Activity

• Police records indicate that Rajnu has a lengthy criminal history and was released from prison just a year ago.
• His return to the village had already caused unease among the locals.
• The murder led to tension in the area, resulting in the deployment of additional police forces to maintain peace and order.

Gulfam Leaves Behind Wife and One-Year-Old Child

Gulfam is survived by his wife, Ruby, and their one-year-old child. The family is in shock, and the village remains tense as the authorities continue their investigation into the incident. SHO, Kurebhar, Praveen Yadav, said they were questioning the accused to determine what led him to commit such a brutal act.