Doctor Strangled and Killed by Former Friend Over Alleged Loan in Haryana

A 60-year-old doctor, Vinod Goyal, was strangled and killed by a former friend, Deepak Rajasthani, in Haryana's Nuh over a loan of allegedly Rs.23 lakh or Rs.40 lakh, depending on the versions provided. The incident took place on August 28, and the body was thrown into the Ganga River. Deepak, a 42-year-old former councillor, was taken into police custody on September 5 and confessed to the murder.

Key Takeaways:

  • A doctor, Vinod Goyal, was strangled and killed by a former friend, Deepak Rajasthani, in Haryana's Nuh over a loan of allegedly Rs.23 lakh or Rs.40 lakh.
  • The incident took place on August 28, and the body was thrown into the Ganga River.
  • Deepak, a 42-year-old former councillor, was taken into police custody on September 5 and confessed to the murder.
  • An analysis of the doctor's phone calls led the police to Deepak, who owned a shop next to Vinod's clinic.
  • Vinod's brother, Devendra Goyal, filed a missing person report on September 3 after Vinod's phone went silent.
  • The police are investigating the case from all angles and searching for the spot where the body was thrown.

Statistics:

  • Age of the victim, Vinod Goyal: 60 years
  • Age of the accused, Deepak Rajasthani: 42 years
  • Alleged loan amount: Rs.23 lakh or Rs.40 lakh
  • Date of the incident: August 28
  • Date of Deepak's arrest: September 5
  • Length of time Vinod's phone was silent before his brother filed a missing person report: 5 days

Sources:

  • PTI
  • Hindustan Times