Banda, Uttar Pradesh: In a chilling crime that has shocked the residents of Banda district, the police have solved the gruesome murder of Buddha Vilas, a 50-year-old man, whose body was discovered in a roadside ditch on October 29, 2024. The investigation led to a shocking revelation: the murder was orchestrated by his nephew, Adesh Pandey, who, along with his accomplices, brutally strangled him in a remote area to conceal his fraudulent dealings and avoid a family dispute.
Motive Behind the Murder
The police have revealed that the main accused, Adesh Pandey, had borrowed ₹5 lakh from his uncle in 2023 to buy a bulldozer. However, the loan had become a source of growing tension, as Adesh had failed to repay the money and was also involved in selling his uncle’s land under fraudulent circumstances. According to the police, Adesh feared that his uncle would find out about the land transaction, which would have led to a major family dispute.
In an attempt to cover up his financial misdeeds, Adesh hatched a plan to murder his uncle. He lured Buddha Vilas from his home in Lucknow, taking him to a secluded area near Shiv village in the Bisanda police station jurisdiction, under the pretense of discussing some family matters. Once there, Adesh, along with his two accomplices, carried out the brutal killing.
Details of the Crime
On the fateful day, Adesh and his accomplices took Buddha Vilas in a four-wheeler to a deserted area. Once they arrived, they overpowered the elderly man and strangled him with a rope. After killing him, they dumped his body in a roadside ditch and fled the scene. The police recovered the body the following day, which had been decomposing for hours.
The Investigation and Arrest
Upon discovering the body, the police immediately launched an investigation. They initially identified the victim and discovered his connection to the accused through family ties. Adesh Pandey, Buddha Vilas’s nephew, was interrogated by the police, and during questioning, he made a shocking confession about his involvement in the murder.
The police uncovered that Adesh had also sold his uncle’s valuable land, forging documents and replacing Buddha Vilas’s name with that of a third party to hide the crime. The motive behind the murder was clear: Adesh wanted to prevent Buddha Vilas from learning about the fraudulent sale and the unresolved loan, which he feared would lead to a family rift.
Evidence Recovered
The police have arrested all three accused involved in the murder: Adesh Pandey (the nephew), and his two accomplices, identified as Ravi Kumar and Mohammad Ashraf. During the investigation, the authorities recovered several crucial pieces of evidence, including:
- The rope used to strangle Buddha Vilas.
- Fake land documents that were used to fraudulently transfer the land.
- The vehicle used by the accused to transport the victim to the crime scene.
The accused have been charged with murder, fraud, and conspiracy, and have been sent to judicial custody. Further legal proceedings are underway, with the police working on tightening the case against them.
Family’s Grief and Shock
The murder has left the family of Buddha Vilas in a state of shock. Neighbors and relatives have expressed disbelief that a close family member could commit such a horrific crime. Several relatives were unaware of the financial troubles between Buddha Vilas and his nephew, as Adesh had managed to keep the family in the dark about his fraudulent activities.
This murder case highlights the dark side of financial disputes within families and the extreme measures some individuals may take to conceal their wrongdoings. The swift action by the Banda Police, including the use of forensic evidence and the thorough interrogation process, has brought the perpetrators to justice, offering some closure to the victim’s grieving family.
As the investigation continues, police are also probing the full extent of Adesh Pandey’s fraudulent activities, particularly concerning the land scam. Further revelations are expected as the case unfolds.
