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Crime
UP Man Accused of Staging Wife’s Run‑Over to Claim Rs 44 Lakh Insurance
✍️ India Today
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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A man in Uttar Pradesh is facing charges after police say he staged his wife’s run‑over to secure a Rs 44 lakh insurance payout. Authorities allege the incident was pre‑planned and not an accident.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have charged a man with orchestrating the run‑over of his wife in order to claim a Rs 44 lakh insurance sum. According to investigators, the couple’s vehicle was deliberately driven into a pedestrian crossing where the wife was standing. The incident was initially reported as an accident, but evidence gathered by the police suggests it was a pre‑planned act.
The accused, whose name has not been released pending further investigation, allegedly arranged for the insurance claim to be processed after the wife’s death. The insurance company has been notified and is reviewing the claim in light of the new allegations.
Law enforcement officials are conducting a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death, including a review of CCTV footage and witness statements. If the allegations are proven, the accused could face serious criminal charges under Indian law.
The case has drawn attention to the issue of insurance fraud in the state, prompting authorities to urge the public to report suspicious claims. No further details are available at this time.
The accused, whose name has not been released pending further investigation, allegedly arranged for the insurance claim to be processed after the wife’s death. The insurance company has been notified and is reviewing the claim in light of the new allegations.
Law enforcement officials are conducting a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death, including a review of CCTV footage and witness statements. If the allegations are proven, the accused could face serious criminal charges under Indian law.
The case has drawn attention to the issue of insurance fraud in the state, prompting authorities to urge the public to report suspicious claims. No further details are available at this time.