Lucknow Man Orders iPhone with COD and Commits Crime - A Shocking Incident

Monday, 30 September 2024, 23:35

Lucknow man orders iPhone using COD option, and in a shocking twist, kills the delivery agent. This heinous act has left the community in disbelief and sorrow. The incident shines a light on the darker side of online transactions and the risks involved for delivery personnel.

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Crime Incident Overview

A Flipkart delivery agent was allegedly murdered while delivering an iPhone in Lucknow’s Chinhat station area, police said on Tuesday. The victim, Bharat Kumar, was reportedly killed by a customer who had ordered the phone using the cash-on-delivery (COD) option, according to officials.

Details of the Incident

The deceased, Bharat Kumar, was a 30-year-old man from Mahanagar.
He was killed by Gajanan from Chinhat, who ordered the iPhone worth ₹1.5 lakh.
The two suspects allegedly strangled Kumar during the delivery on September 23.
The police have arrested one suspect and searches are underway for the victim’s body, which was reportedly hidden in a gunny sack and disposed of in a canal.

Investigation Status

DCP East Shashank Singh confirmed the identification of the deceased.
Footage from CCTV and surveillance data is being analyzed to gather further evidence.
The investigation highlights the dangers faced by delivery agents in their line of work.

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