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Crime
Son Arrested for Killing 75-Year-Old Father with Axe in Jaipur's Sanganer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:47 PM
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Police in Jaipur’s Sanganer locality arrested a man suspected of murdering his 75‑year‑old father with an axe after a taxi driver reported a foul smell from the vehicle used to transport the body.
Police in the Sanganer area of Jaipur detained a son accused of killing his 75‑year‑old father with an axe. The incident came to light after a taxi driver, who had been hired to move the body, noticed a strong odor emanating from the vehicle and alerted authorities.
Investigators arrived at the scene, located the body, and recovered the axe believed to be the murder weapon. The driver’s prompt report enabled the police to secure the crime scene before any evidence could be tampered with.
The suspect was taken into custody and is being held on charges of murder and criminal conspiracy. Jaipur police have said the case is under active investigation and further details will be disclosed as they emerge.
No other individuals have been named in connection with the crime, and the police have not released information about a possible motive at this stage.
Investigators arrived at the scene, located the body, and recovered the axe believed to be the murder weapon. The driver’s prompt report enabled the police to secure the crime scene before any evidence could be tampered with.
The suspect was taken into custody and is being held on charges of murder and criminal conspiracy. Jaipur police have said the case is under active investigation and further details will be disclosed as they emerge.
No other individuals have been named in connection with the crime, and the police have not released information about a possible motive at this stage.