In a tragic incident in Lucknow, India, a delivery agent was killed while delivering an iPhone ordered through the Cash on Delivery (COD) option. The victim, Bharat Kumar, was 30 years old and worked as a delivery executive. He was tasked with delivering a smartphone worth ₹1.5 lakh ($1,787), which was ordered from Flipkart by an accused named Gajanan.
Lucknow man kills delivery agent over iPhone COD, dumps body in canal
On September 23, Bharat went to Gajanan’s residence in the Chinhat area to complete the delivery. Upon his arrival, Gajanan, along with his accomplice Akash, strangled Bharat and disposed of his body by dumping it into the Indira Canal. The crime came to light after Bharat did not return home, leading his family to file a missing person report on September 25.
As part of the investigation, the police traced Bharat’s last known location through his phone records. They interrogated Akash, who eventually confessed to the crime. He revealed that the motive behind the murder was to steal the valuable smartphone without making the payment. According to police reports, Gajanan and Akash planned the robbery after ordering the phone under the COD payment option.
Bharat’s body was placed in a sack before being thrown into the canal. A search operation to recover the body is ongoing, with assistance from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The police have arrested Akash, but Gajanan remains at large, and efforts to apprehend him are underway.
This case highlights the risks faced by delivery workers, especially those handling high-value items. Similar incidents have been reported in the past, with delivery personnel being targeted for robbery or disputes related to payments. The victim’s family has demanded strict punishment for the accused, hoping that justice will be served for Bharat’s death.
The authorities are continuing their search for Gajanan and have assured that the investigation will be thorough, ensuring that all those involved are held accountable.
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