Flipkart Delivery Agent Murdered Over Mobile Phone Order in Lucknow

Lucknow: In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a Flipkart delivery agent, Bharat Kumar, was brutally murdered by two accused, Akash Sharma and Gajanan Sharma. The incident unfolded after the duo placed an order for two high-end mobile phones — a Vivo V40 Pro and a Google Pixel 7 Pro — through Flipkart.

Incident Overview

A missing report for Bharat Sharma, a Flipkart delivery boy, was filed at Chinhat Police Station. A crime team began investigating his disappearance. Detecting suspicious movements, the police requested a report of his scheduled deliveries from Flipkart. During the investigation, Akash Sharma confessed that he and his friend Gajanand had ordered two mobile phones using a friend’s phone. When Bharat arrived to deliver the phones, they strangled him with a laptop charger cable and disposed of the body in the Indira Canal. Akash Sharma has been arrested, and the search for the body is ongoing, according to DCP East Shashank Singh.

Method of the Crime

Once the delivery agent was subdued and killed, the two perpetrators stuffed his lifeless body into a large Flipkart bag used for deliveries. They then transported the body to a nearby canal, where they dumped it in an attempt to cover up the crime.

Discovery and Investigation

The gruesome murder came to light after Bharat Kumar’s family reported him missing when he failed to return home after his scheduled deliveries. The local police launched an investigation and soon discovered the body dumped in the canal. With the help of evidence gathered from the crime scene and tracking the delivery details, Akash Sharma and Gajanan Sharma were identified as suspects.

Upon further investigation, both accused were apprehended and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. The motive behind the murder was established as their desire to steal the high-end smartphones.

Conclusion

This heinous crime has raised concerns about the safety of delivery agents and the lengths to which some individuals may go to commit theft. The police are continuing their investigation into the case, ensuring that justice is served for Bharat Kumar and his family.

Key Details:

  • Victim: Bharat Kumar, Flipkart delivery agent
  • Accused: Akash Sharma and Gajanan Sharma
  • Items Ordered: Vivo V40 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro
  • Cause of Death: Strangulation with a laptop charger
  • Body Disposal: Dumped in a canal after being stuffed into a Flipkart delivery bag

This tragic incident underscores the importance of security measures for delivery personnel and highlights the growing risks associated with online shopping fraud.

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