The murder of a 50-year-old businessman in Lucknow shocked residents across the city. Initially, his 21-year-old son claimed academic pressure triggered the crime. He stated that repeated insistence to prepare for the NEET examination pushed him to kill. Later, deeper interrogation uncovered another possible motive linked to business control.
On one side stood Manvendra Singh, owner of four pathology laboratories and three licensed liquor outlets. On the opposite side stood Akshat, expected to pursue medicine yet eager to manage enterprise operations.
This clash ultimately ended in a tragic night that shattered the household.
Background of the Business Family
Originally from Jalaun district, Manvendra Singh built his ventures in Lucknow. Through diagnostic centres and alcohol stores, the family maintained financial stability.
After his wife passed away, Manvendra devoted attention to son Akshat and daughter Kriti. Relatives revealed that he strongly wished his boy would become a doctor.
Akshat completed Class 12 at La Martiniere School. Subsequently, he joined coaching to prepare for NEET and attempted the examination twice without success.
According to close sources, tension began around this period.
Son’s Interest in Established Enterprise
Investigators discovered that Akshat preferred managing the family establishments. He showed active interest in laboratories and retail shops. A relative, speaking anonymously, stated that Akshat felt business foundations already existed. He believed medical training required years, whereas leadership of operations could start immediately.
However, Manvendra maintained that professional qualifications should come first, while commerce would continue. Consequently, disagreements intensified from arguments into visible hostility.
Jewellery Incident Deepened Distrust
Another development surfaced during inquiry. About four months earlier, valuable ornaments disappeared from the residence. Initially, suspicion fell on domestic staff and a police complaint followed. Later findings cleared employees of wrongdoing. Attention then shifted within the household, with Akshat’s conduct appearing questionable.
Before escalation, Manvendra withdrew the complaint. Although authorities closed the matter externally, trust inside the family weakened significantly.
Thereafter, Manvendra monitored his son more closely. Sources indicated that mistrust further strained their bond.
Conversation Before the Shooting
Police stated that father and son spoke early on February 20. Manvendra asked Akshat to prioritise studies and approach NEET seriously. Relatives believed accumulated resentment influenced that exchange. Soon after, events stunned the entire city. During the confrontation, Akshat allegedly fired a licensed rifle at his father’s head. The shot killed Manvendra instantly on the third floor.
At that moment, younger sister Kriti remained inside her room. Hearing the gunshot, she rushed out and witnessed the scene in shock.
Police reported that Akshat threatened her with severe consequences if she informed anyone. Frightened, she stayed silent inside the house for four days.
Attempted Disposal of the Body
Following the killing, Akshat dragged the corpse from the third floor. Initially, he planned to transport it by car and discard it in the Gomti River.
However, he struggled due to weight. He then purchased a saw and severed arms and legs.
He placed body parts in a vehicle and disposed of them in the Sadrauna locality. Unable to eliminate the torso, he bought a blue drum for storage.
He intended to discard remaining remains later. Meanwhile, a missing person report and active investigation disrupted his plan.
