Lust and Minor Debt Dispute Trigger Brutal Double Murder in Mohanlalganj
In a shocking revelation from Lucknow, police have disclosed that the Mohanlalganj double murder was driven by a combination of lust and a trivial financial dispute over a mere Rs 160 payment. The accused, 35-year-old Kishan Rawat, was apprehended following a dramatic police encounter on Wednesday night, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg during the exchange of fire.
Financial Squabble Escalates into Tragedy
According to detailed police accounts, Rawat had purchased goods worth Rs 160 on credit from the grocery shop operated by a 45-year-old widow. The woman had persistently urged him to settle the outstanding amount, leading to heightened tensions. On the evening of March 9, the argument reached a boiling point, culminating in Rawat brutally murdering the woman and her 18-year-old visually impaired son at their residence.
Rejected Advances and Violent History
Investigators revealed that Rawat initially met the victim after securing employment at a nearby construction site, frequently visiting her shop. Upon learning she was a widow with property in her name, he attempted to befriend her, but his romantic overtures were firmly rejected. This rejection, coupled with the ongoing payment dispute, fueled his anger and resentment.
DCP (South Zone) Nipun Agarwal, who oversaw the investigation, stated that Rawat confessed during interrogation to visiting the woman's home on March 9 after consuming alcohol, under the pretense of making the payment. Initially, only her son was present, who asked him to return later. Rawat came back when the woman was home, and the argument over the Rs 160 debt reignited.
Graphic Details of the Crime Emerge
ACP Mohanlalganj Vikas Pandey, quoting Rawat's confession, described a harrowing sequence of events. During the altercation, the son verbally abused Rawat, provoking him to kick the teenager, causing him to fall into a water tank where he was strangled. When the mother intervened, Rawat pushed her to the ground, sexually assaulted her, and killed her when she resisted and raised an alarm.
Police further reported that Rawat assaulted the victims' bodies post-mortem. The son's body was discovered in a water tank with a container placed over it, while the woman's body was found on a bed with a cloth wrapped around her neck, highlighting the brutality of the crime.
Arrest After Violent Encounter
Rawat, described by police as an alcoholic with a history of violent behavior, was cornered near a brick kiln on the outskirts of Lucknow. Upon seeing officers, he fired a country-made pistol, injuring a constable. In retaliatory fire, he was shot in the leg and subsequently arrested. His personal history includes domestic violence that led his wife to leave him years ago; she now resides with their children at her parental home.
This case underscores the devastating consequences of unchecked aggression and minor disputes escalating into fatal violence, with police emphasizing the role of Rawat's criminal history and substance abuse in the tragedy.
