Lucknow Woman's Murder: Main Accused Killed in Police Encounter, Brother in Custody
The victim was abducted, assaulted, and killed by two brothers with extensive criminal histories; police investigations have uncovered key evidence and led to swift action.
- Ajay Kumar, the main accused in the murder of a 32-year-old woman in Lucknow, was killed in a police encounter on March 21, 2025, after opening fire on officers.
- The victim was abducted in an e-auto-rickshaw under the pretext of being taken to her brother's home and was later assaulted and killed when she resisted a rape attempt.
- Dinesh Kumar, the co-accused and brother of Ajay, was arrested earlier on March 21, providing critical information that led to Ajay's location.
- Both brothers had extensive criminal records, with Ajay facing 23 prior cases and Dinesh nine, including charges under the UP Gangster Act.
- Key evidence, including the victim's academic certificates and the vehicle used in the crime, has been recovered, and legal proceedings are ongoing.
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