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News18
5 hours ago
- News18
Lucknow Hotel Staff Killed By Property Dealer Over ‘Harmless' Query: ‘Why Are You Standing Here?'
Last Updated: A property dealer shot dead a hotel employee in a hotel in Lucknow after the victim asked him a simple question. A harmless query late at night outside a hotel turned fatal when a property dealer shot dead one of the employees. The incident took place between 12:30 and 1 am on Monday when Diwakar Yadav, a resident of Sultanpur Jaisinghpur Bilari and an employee of Hotel Ishan Inn located in Chinhat, Vikalpkhand, Lucknow, was shot dead outside the hotel premises. Who killed Diwakar Yadav? DCP East Shashank Singh said that the 21-year-old Diwakar Yadav was shot dead by a property dealer, Akash Tiwari (23), from Ayodhya's Gosaiganj area, currently a resident of Matiyari, Chinhat. During the incident, Akash was accompanied by his female friend, Pushpa Gautam aka Payal (26), a resident of Chinhat, Vikaskhand and an event manager. What happened was that when the property dealer was standing outside Hotel Ishan, Diwakar made a harmless query. According to the police report, after spotting him on his bike outside the hotel, the staff member questioned Akash 'why he was standing there' at that time of night. Soon, Pushpa, who was staying in a room at the hotel, came out in a drunken state. She sat on his bike and left. Police have already arrested the accused, Akash Tiwari and Pushpa Gautam, reportedly due to the murder charge levelled against them. 'Both have been taken into custody, and the weapon used in the crime is being traced. Akash will be booked under the Arms Act as well," DCP East Shashank Singh said to Times of India. Why was Diwakar Yadav killed? During the confrontation session, the police asked Akash the reason for killing Diwakar. Dinesh Chandra Mishra, Chinhat inspector, revealed that earlier, during the midnight hours, when Pushpa stepped out of her room while talking on her phone, Diwakar and a few other staff members allegedly made inappropriate remarks, leading to a heated argument. After Pushpa left the hotel with Akash, she narrated the entire incident to him, which enraged the latter to the point that he returned to the hotel within 10 minutes. This led to a heated argument between the two. Amid the commotion, the property dealer openly fired at Diwakar, and the bullet hit his neck. The service boy was soon taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital of Medical Sciences by the hotel's co-owner, Devendra Mishra, where he died during treatment. Following this, Devendra filed an FIR at the police station, and both accused were arrested. Inspector Chinhat Dinesh Chandra Tiwari said that they have also seized the CCTV camera recording installed in the hotel. Diwakar Yadav's family's reaction Diwakar's family, who reached Lucknow after the incident, revealed that they were unaware of his work. 'We were not aware that Diwakar was working in a hotel. Last night, our nephew called, informing us there had been a scuffle and everyone was at the police station. When we reached Lucknow, we learned about the murder," the family said to TOI. Diwakar Yadav was a service boy at Hotel Ishan Inn, which was co-owned by his cousin, Uday Sen Yadav of Sultanpur, and Devendra Mishra of Barabanki. Previously, accused Akash has gone to jail in another murder case in the Sushant Golf City area in 2023. Apart from this, a case of assault and riot was registered against him at the BBD police station in 2024. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Elderly cyclist dies after being hit by car
1 2 Kanpur: An elderly cyclist sustained severe injuries after a car collision near the COD bridge, ultimately leading to his death on Saturday evening. The victim, Anwar Ahmed, aged 70, was a sheet metal factory worker from Shujaat Ganj Chanderi. According to his family members, the incident occurred on Saturday evening when Anwar was cycling to the Dalel Purwa factory. Near the DCP East office, a speeding white car going from COD towards Tat Mill struck him from behind, causing him to lose consciousness. The motorist abandoned the scene immediately after the collision. Local people used the victim's mobile phone to alert his son and transported him to Kanshi Ram Hospital. Due to his critical condition, the doctors transferred him to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday night. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was travelling with a speed between 80-100 km/h at the time of impact. The accident has raised concerns about road safety in the area, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians. The stretch of road near the COD bridge has witnessed several accidents in recent months, prompting locals to demand enhanced safety measures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The police have formed a special team to investigate the hit-and-run case. They are examining CCTV footage from nearby establishments and traffic cameras to trace the white car's route and identify its registration number. Anwar Ahmed's family members said that he had been working at the sheet metal factory for over three decades and was the primary breadwinner. The Rail Bazar police station in-charge, Bahadur Singh, said that they requested the family to lodge a formal complaint and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the vehicle involved in the incident. The police have also appealed to the public to come forward with any information about the white car or its driver. The investigation remains ongoing, with officers collecting statements from eyewitnesses and examining evidence from the accident site.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Chain snatcher with 1L on head held in encounter
Lucknow: A chain-snatching accused carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward was injured in a police encounter late Tuesday night in the Gomtinagar area. According to police, the operation was carried out by a joint team of Gomtinagar police, surveillance unit, and the crime branch under DCP East. The action followed the arrest of Brijesh Tiwari alias Vishnu, a resident of Subhash Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, who was earlier apprehended near Dayal Chauraha the same day in connection with a chain-snatching case registered on June 28 at Gomtinagar police station. DCP East Zone Shashank Singh said that during interrogation, Brijesh revealed the identity of his associate, Anubhav Shukla alias Raja alias Anubhav Mishra, a resident of Gauripur in Kheri district. Anubhav, who carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest, was tracked near the Gwari Pul area during a police checking operation. "When signalled to stop near the railway track close to Husadiya Mandi, he opened fire on the police team. In retaliatory action, police shot him in the left leg. He fell on the spot and was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment," said the DCP. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Sabotage bid: 2 who left stolen gate on rly tracks arrested
Lucknow: Gomtinagar police, along with the surveillance and crime team of the east zone, arrested two men in connection with an alleged sabotage attempt in which Gorakhpur-Humsafar Express hit a metal object placed on the tracks near Dilkusha-Malhaur down line on Sunday. "The accused, Janardan (19) and Jang Bahadur Pandey (24), were arrested from under the Vineet Khand Sabzi Mandi bridge based on a tip-off. A yellow iron ladder, allegedly stolen from near Shaheed Path, was recovered from them. Police said the duo, along with a third absconding accomplice, Raj Babu, also stole a rusted iron gate that was later left on the tracks," said DCP East Shashank Singh. According to police, the three stole the ladder and gate with the intention of selling them as scrap. However, while dragging the gate across the railway tracks on the night of June 22, they heard a train approaching and fled, leaving the heavy object behind. The train struck the gate but did not derail. You Can Also Check: Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow "They confessed that the idea was to sell the material and split the money. They ran away after seeing railway officials and police approaching after the train stopped," said Brijesh Chandra Tiwari, SHO Gomtinagar. The case was registered under sections 151 and 153 of the Railway Act while sections 303(2), 317(2), and 324(4) of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) were added later. The two arrested do not have any known previous criminal history as per current records, but police are verifying further details from their home districts—Muzaffarpur, Bihar, and Balrampur, UP. "The absconding accused, Raj Babu, is being traced. More arrests or connections may come to light as the investigation progresses," said DCP east zone, Shashank Singh.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
3 youths turn to chain snatching to fund travel dreams; arrested
Lucknow: The Lucknow Police arrested three youths, who turned to chain snatching to finance their tourism plans. The accused identified as Deepak Soni, Lucky, and Sumit, all aged 19 years, were apprehended by Gomti Nagar Police for snatching gold chains from women in Gomti Nagar and Vikas Nagar areas. DCP East Shashank Singh said that the trio, all friends and residents of Lucknow, confessed that they commited the crimes to fund leisure trips to cities like Delhi, Varanasi, and others. They admitted to using the proceeds from previous snatchings to travel to Delhi and were planning a visit to Varanasi with the latest loot when they were caught. On June 4 and 5, the gang snatched gold chains from women in Gomti Nagar and Vikas Nagar. Based on CCTV surveillance, local informants, and technical analysis, police traced and nabbed the trio before they could leave the city. Police recovered the stolen gold chains and the motorcycle used in the crime. FIRs have been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The accused are currently in custody, and further investigation is underway to determine their involvement in other cases.
