Two Brothers Arrested for Murder of 80-Year-Old Man in Aonla
Police in Bareilly's Aonla have arrested two brothers, Rohit and Mohit Gupta, for the fatal shooting of 80-year-old Sajjad Ahmed.
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Murder of 80-Year-Old in Aonla; Police Apprehend Two Brothers
Bareilly: October 18, 2026 – Police in the Aonla police station area of Bareilly have apprehended two real brothers, Rohit Gupta and Mohit Gupta, in connection with the shooting death of 80-year-old Sajjad Ahmed on October 17, 2026. The incident occurred in the Lathait neighborhood.
Sajjad Ahmed sustained severe injuries in the attack and later succumbed to his wounds during treatment at the hospital. A case was registered and an investigation was launched by the police based on a complaint filed by the deceased's son, Afsar Ahmed.
Motive Behind the Crime
According to police, the motive for the murder stemmed from an old enmity and a dispute over a financial transaction of ₹50,000. Preliminary investigations reveal that tension had been prevalent in the area since a dispute between two families on October 15.
During interrogation, the accused confessed that Sajjad Ahmed owed them ₹50,000. They admitted that the victim had supported the opposing party during the earlier dispute, which led to their anger and subsequent action.
Arrest and Recovery of Weapon
Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested both brothers, Rohit and Mohit Gupta, residents of Purena Dhal, near Shri Ji Colony on Budayun Road. At the behest of accused Mohit Gupta, police recovered an illegal .315 bore country-made pistol and 15 live cartridges, which were used in the crime.
Legal Proceedings Underway
A special team, led by Station House Officer Binu Singh, cracked the case. The police have initiated legal proceedings against the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The process to present the accused before the court is complete.
The criminal history of the accused has also come to light during the police investigation, and a detailed probe into this is ongoing. The final confirmation of the murder's cause will be determined based on the ongoing investigation, and further legal action will be ensured based on the collected evidence.