In the quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of the city, an unexpected incident occurred. Rakesh Gupta, a well-respected professor, was found dead in his bungalow. He had severe head injuries, and a broken flower vase was lying nearby. There were no signs of forced entry, indicating that the murderer was someone familiar to him.Early in the morning, the housemaid arrived for work and found the main door slightly open. Upon entering, she discovered Rakesh Gupta lying motionless on the floor and immediately informed the police. The police arrived at the scene and began their preliminary investigation. All the valuables in the house were untouched, making it clear that the motive for the murder was not robbery.The family members were questioned. Rakesh’s son, Aditya, stated that his father had no known enemies. He was deeply involved in his work and research. However, conversations with neighbors revealed that Rakesh had recently had a dispute with his old friend and business partner, Arun Verma.Arun Verma was called in for questioning. He admitted that he and Rakesh were working on a property project together, but due to disagreements, their relationship had soured. However, Arun claimed that he was at home on the night of the murder, and his wife confirmed his statement. But when the police tracked his mobile location, they found that he had been near Rakesh’s house at the time of the crime.The police then examined the CCTV footage from the house. Though the cameras were not positioned towards the main entrance, a faint shadow was seen entering through the back gate. Based on this, the police interrogated Arun again, but he denied any involvement.The case was becoming more complicated. As the police investigated further, they discovered that Rakesh had recently had an argument with his driver, Vijay. A few days earlier, Vijay had been fired for negligence, which had left him furious.The police took Vijay into custody and began questioning him. At first, he tried to make excuses, but when the police presented evidence that he was in the same area on the night of the murder, his confidence began to crumble. Eventually, he confessed.Vijay admitted that he was angry about losing his job and wanted revenge on Rakesh. On the night of the murder, he entered through the back door, knowing it was often left unlocked. He quietly made his way inside and confronted Rakesh. The argument quickly escalated, and in a fit of rage, Vijay grabbed the flower vase nearby and struck Rakesh on the head, killing him instantly.With all the evidence and Vijay’s confession, the court found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment. This case proved that sometimes the most obvious suspect is not the real culprit, and without a thorough investigation, reaching the truth can be difficult. In the quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of the city, an unexpected incident occurred. Rakesh Gupta, a well-respected professor, was found dead in his bungalow. He had severe head injuries, and a broken flower vase was lying nearby. There were no signs of forced entry, indicating that the murderer was someone familiar to him.Early in the morning, the housemaid arrived for work and found the main door slightly open. Upon entering, she discovered Rakesh Gupta lying motionless on the floor and immediately informed the police. The police arrived at the scene and began their preliminary investigation. All the valuables in the house were untouched, making it clear that the motive for the murder was not robbery.The family members were questioned. Rakesh’s son, Aditya, stated that his father had no known enemies. He was deeply involved in his work and research. However, conversations with neighbors revealed that Rakesh had recently had a dispute with his old friend and business partner, Arun Verma.Arun Verma was called in for questioning. He admitted that he and Rakesh were working on a property project together, but due to disagreements, their relationship had soured. However, Arun claimed that he was at home on the night of the murder, and his wife confirmed his statement. But when the police tracked his mobile location, they found that he had been near Rakesh’s house at the time of the crime.The police then examined the CCTV footage from the house. Though the cameras were not positioned towards the main entrance, a faint shadow was seen entering through the back gate. Based on this, the police interrogated Arun again, but he denied any involvement.The case was becoming more complicated. As the police investigated further, they discovered that Rakesh had recently had an argument with his driver, Vijay. A few days earlier, Vijay had been fired for negligence, which had left him furious.The police took Vijay into custody and began questioning him. At first, he tried to make excuses, but when the police presented evidence that he was in the same area on the night of the murder, his confidence began to crumble. Eventually, he confessed.Vijay admitted that he was angry about losing his job and wanted revenge on Rakesh. On the night of the murder, he entered through the back door, knowing it was often left unlocked. He quietly made his way inside and confronted Rakesh. The argument quickly escalated, and in a fit of rage, Vijay grabbed the flower vase nearby and struck Rakesh on the head, killing him instantly.With all the evidence and Vijay’s confession, the court found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment. This case proved that sometimes the most obvious suspect is not the real culprit, and without a thorough investigation, reaching the truth can be difficult. 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