Farmer killed over money row, two held

Allahabad: Two persons were arrested on Wednesday for killing a 52-year-old

farmer

in Bhawargarh area under the limits of Saraymamrez police station.

The accused were identified as Jalaluddin alias Jagga of Bandi and Rajesh Kumar Bharatiya of Kundaura.

The duo were arrested from Madwa petrol pump road while they were planning to escape from the city.

SSP, Allahabad, Satyarth Anirudh Pankaj said the criminals had murdered a farmer, Lalmani Yadav, on the intervening night of February 16 and 17 following dispute over money. A case was registered by Lalmani’s nephew, Sandeep Yadav, at Saraymamrez police station.

“Jalaluddin had taken Rs 50,000 from Lalmani but when he demanded his money back, Jalaluddin decided to kill him,” he said.

Jalaluddin sought the help of his aide, Rajesh Kumar, to eliminate Lalmani.