Friends Turn Foes: Property Dealer Strangled with Dog Leash, Burned in Car Over Gold in Greater Noida

Greater Noida – In a chilling case, two friends have been arrested for murdering Sanjay Yadav, a property dealer from Ghaziabad. The accused, identified as Vishal Rajput and Jeet Chaudhary, plotted to kill Yadav to steal his cash and gold. The incident took place in Greater Noida's Dadri area when Yadav was lured to the apartment of one of the suspects.

The Brutal Murder

According to police reports, the accused invited Yadav to a residence in Jain Building, Akshay Enclave, under the Madhuban Bapudham police jurisdiction. There, the three consumed alcohol, and when Yadav became inebriated, the two assailants overpowered him. They robbed him of gold jewelry, including a chain, bracelet, ring, and ₹6,250 in cash. When Yadav resisted, they strangled him with a dog leash.

The crime, which took place around 4 PM, was committed in an attempt to steal Yadav's valuables. After killing him, the suspects spent hours figuring out how to dispose of the body. At around 11 PM, they drove Yadav’s body in his Toyota Fortuner to an isolated spot near Nangla Nainsukh, where they set the vehicle on fire to destroy evidence.

The Investigation

Police arrived at the scene after locals reported the burning car. They managed to extinguish the flames, but by then, the body was severely burned. Despite this, investigators identified Yadav through the remains of his clothes and the car’s registration number. The discovery of a burned mobile phone also provided critical evidence.

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Yadav’s family confirmed his identity, and based on their statements, the police launched an investigation, which quickly led to the arrest of his two friends. The suspects confessed during interrogation, admitting they killed Yadav to steal his valuables. They planned to dispose of the body under the cover of darkness but were caught after failing to properly conceal their crime.

Stolen Goods and Murder Weapons Recovered

Authorities recovered Yadav’s stolen jewelry, cash, two mobile phones, and the dog leash used in the murder. The accused had doused the vehicle in petrol, which they brought in a canister on a motorcycle. The remains of the canister were found in the burned vehicle.

Arrest and Legal Action

Both suspects, Vishal Rajput, a resident of Kanhaiya Nagar, Delhi, and Jeet Chaudhary, from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, were arrested and charged. The murder case will be transferred to Ghaziabad, as the crime originated from that jurisdiction. The police are continuing their investigation to gather additional evidence.