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Mother Sells Jewelry to Fund Son's Murder in India

May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 12:31
Mom sells jewellery to hire killer for drug-addict son

## Family's Desperate Measure

In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, India, a family allegedly hired a contract killer to murder their drug-addicted son. The mother reportedly sold her jewelry to contribute to the payment for the crime.

## Victim's Troubled History

The victim, 32-year-old Dushyant Kumar from Nasirpur village, was found dead in a canal. Police reports indicate that Dushyant had a history of drug abuse and violence towards his elderly parents, which allegedly drove them to this drastic action.

## Details of the Crime

Authorities revealed that Dushyant's younger brother, Sankit, along with their parents, Peetam Singh and Maya Devi, allegedly paid a local criminal, Jogendra, Rs 5 lakh to carry out the murder. The mother sold her jewelry for Rs 55,000 to make an advance payment.

## Investigation and Arrests

The police became suspicious of Sankit during questioning, leading to his arrest along with his father. An FIR has been filed against the family and the alleged killer under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder.

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