The Sambhal Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, have solved a year-old murder case of a specially-abled man named Dariyab, whose death was initially reported as a road accident. The police have arrested four people, including an Axis Bank advisor, for orchestrating the crime, which was driven by a Rs 51 lakh insurance claim. The accused had taken out multiple life insurance policies in Dariyab’s name and hired a criminal to murder him in order to claim the insurance money.
According to the police, Dariyab was first struck on the head with a hammer and then run over by a car. His relatives had filed a complaint of rash driving, and the police had initially closed the case due to lack of evidence. However, after receiving a tip-off from Tata AIA, the life insurance arm of Tata, suggesting foul play, the police reopened the case and discovered the insurance scam.
The investigation revealed that two brothers, Hariom and Vinod, had conspired with Pankaj Raghav, an advisor at Axis Max Life Insurance, to create multiple life insurance policies in Dariyab’s name. They then hired a criminal named Pratap to murder Dariyab in August 2024. The accused had already received Rs 15 lakh in payouts before the police uncovered the scam and arrested them.
The police have recovered the murder weapon, a hammer, and documents related to the insurance policies. The Sambhal SP, Krishan Bishnoi, stated that the case was solved due to the tireless efforts of the police team and the crucial tip-off from Tata AIA. The arrest of the accused has brought relief to the family of the victim, and the police have warned against such Insurance scams, urging people to be cautious when dealing with insurance policies. The case highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation between insurance companies and law enforcement agencies to prevent such crimes.