Teen held for morning walker's murder; police probe mental health claim
MEERUT, July 28 -- A 19-year-old young man was arrested on Monday for allegedly murdering a 65-year-old grocery trader during his morning walk on Bibiyapur Road in Bareilly on July 24, police said. His father was also arrested on charges of attempting to conceal evidence related to the murder.
During interrogation, the accused, Mohammad Arman, allegedly told police that he heard 'voices' directing him to kill people.
Investigators are now examining whether mental illness may have played a role in the crime, alongside criminal intent.
The victim, Siyaram Srivastava, a resident of Dhauratanda village under Bhojipura police station limits, had left home for his routine morning walk on July 24.
His body was found on Bibiyapur Road shortly afterwards. A post-mortem examination revealed multiple fatal injuries to his neck, head and chest.
Based on the CCTV evidence, police identified and arrested 19-year-old Mohammad Arman. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the crime.
Arman allegedly confessed to first hitting the victim with the Omni van before attacking him with broken glass and a knife....
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