RAMPUR, UTTAR PRADESH (Tuesday, April 7, 2026) — In a chilling revelation, the Rampur Police have arrested a man and two accomplices for the premeditated murder of his wife—a serving police constable—and their three-year-old son. The suspects allegedly attempted to stage the crime as a fatal road accident to claim insurance payouts and service benefits totaling ₹2 crore.
The Incident: A Staged “Accident”
The crime took place on February 25, 2026, on the Swar-Bajpur road within the Kashipur area.
- Initial Discovery: Passersby and local police discovered a burnt-out car on the roadside. It appeared that the vehicle had collided with a truck and subsequently caught fire, leading to the deaths of the occupants.
- The Victims: * Constable [Name Redacted]: Posted in the UP Police.
- Son (3): The couple’s minor child.
- The Husband’s Claim: The primary accused, Akash Singh, initially told investigators that a truck had hit their car and the resulting fire trapped his wife and son inside while he was thrown clear.
The Investigation: 300 CCTV Cameras and Forensic Gaps
The Ganj Police became suspicious of the husband’s account due to inconsistencies in the forensic evidence at the crash site.
- Digital Trail: Specialized teams scanned footage from over 300 CCTV cameras along the Swar-Bajpur route. The footage revealed that the car was being followed by a specific vehicle linked to the accomplices and showed the car being stopped and tampered with before the “accident” occurred.
- Forensic Evidence: Investigators found that the fire had been accelerated using an external fuel source and that the impact with the “truck” (which was never found) did not match the damage profile of the burnt vehicle.
- The Motive: Financial scrutiny revealed that the husband had recently insured his wife for a massive sum. By killing her, he stood to gain:
- ₹2 Crore in insurance claims.
- Compassionate Appointment (Job) in the UP Police.
- Service Benefits and pension funds.
Arrests and Charges
The Rampur Police arrested Akash Singh along with two of his associates who helped execute the plan.
| Case Detail | Information |
| Primary Accused | Akash Singh (Husband). |
| Accomplices | Two associates (Identified as local residents). |
| Legal Charges | Section 103 (Murder) and Section 61 (Criminal Conspiracy) of the BNS. |
| Status | All three suspects are in judicial custody. |
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Man, two accomplices held for killing wife, son for insurance money in UP’s Rampur” (April 7, 2026).
- The Times of India: “Rampur: Constable’s husband arrested for staging car fire to kill wife, son” (April 7, 2026).
- Hindustan Times: “UP Police solve ‘accident’ mystery; man killed constable wife for ₹2cr insurance” (April 7, 2026).
- Official Statement: Superintendent of Police (SP), Rampur (April 7, 2026).
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