A shocking murder in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district has been solved, with police arresting a 22-year-old man accused of killing a 50-year-old mathematics teacher over suspicions involving his girlfriend. The case took a disturbing turn with allegations of blackmail, a pizza outing and the use of a large butcher’s knife.
The deceased, Om Prakash Yadav, also known as OP Yadav, ran a coaching centre in Sector 3 of Awas Vikas Colony and taught at a private school. His body was discovered inside the coaching premises on November 6, several days after the alleged murder.
According to police, the accused, identified as Nikhil Kumar, was in a relationship with a 20-year-old woman who had previously attended the teacher’s coaching classes. Nikhil reportedly became suspicious after overhearing her conversations with Yadav and later seeing the two having pizza together at a restaurant.
Murder Planned with a Butcher’s Knife
Police said that on November 2, Nikhil allegedly entered the coaching centre after the students had left. He was carrying a bag containing a large iron knife used for cutting meat and a change of clothes. An argument reportedly broke out between him and the teacher, following which Nikhil attacked Yadav with the knife. The post-mortem examination revealed nine injuries, including seven caused by a sharp-edged weapon.
After the murder, the accused allegedly took the teacher’s mobile phone, scooter keys and helmet. He also wrote “Coaching Sanchalak Rapist” on the whiteboard, reportedly to mislead investigators.
Police examined footage from around 400 CCTV cameras before arresting Nikhil during the intervening night of November 12 and 13. The murder weapon, scooter, helmet and a bloodstained shirt were recovered.
Police are also examining allegations made by the former student that the teacher had obtained her private photographs and was allegedly using them to blackmail her. Further investigation is underway.
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