In a disturbing and highly orchestrated case of insurance fraud in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Mubarak, a local doctor, was arrested for allegedly committing murder to stage his own death and collect insurance payouts. The crime, which involved burning a man alive in a car, was reportedly motivated by Dr. Mubarak's significant financial troubles, including around Rs 30 lakh in debts. These debts consisted of personal loans and unpaid insurance premiums, which the doctor hoped to clear through a life insurance claim after faking his own death.
The plot, inspired by a popular crime television series CID, initially saw Dr. Mubarak attempting to acquire an unclaimed body for his scheme. However, unable to find one, he targeted a local man, Sonu, who was known to be a habitual drinker and frequently visited Dr. Mubarak for money. Sonu had been seen asking the doctor for financial help on several occasions, making him a vulnerable target.
On December 22, Dr. Mubarak invited Sonu to a roadside eatery in the evening, where they consumed alcohol together. Police investigations revealed that the doctor spiked Sonu’s drink with sedatives, rendering him unconscious. Once Sonu had fallen unconscious, Dr. Mubarak drove him to a remote, deserted area near the Yamuna canal. There, he doused the car with petrol and set it ablaze with Sonu still inside the vehicle, ensuring that the man would not survive the fire.
The next morning, a burnt Maruti 800 car was discovered near the Bajopura canal with a charred body inside. The vehicle was identified through its registration number, which led investigators to Dr. Mubarak. Additionally, Sonu’s family had filed a missing person report, which further raised suspicions about the doctor’s involvement in the incident.
During police interrogation, Dr. Mubarak admitted to the crime, stating that he had planned to fake his death so that his wife could claim the insurance money, which would help them pay off his debts. He confessed that his motivation for the murder was to become wealthy quickly and escape the financial burdens he had accumulated over time.
As the investigation progressed, police recovered significant evidence linking Dr. Mubarak to the crime, including a petrol can, gloves, and Sonu’s necklace, which had been removed from the victim before the fire was set. Furthermore, CCTV footage from the night of the crime showed the two men buying alcohol at the roadside eatery, confirming their interaction before the incident.
Dr. Mubarak’s wife was reportedly unaware of the murder plan. According to police, she believed that her husband intended to use an unclaimed body to fake his death and claim the insurance payout. At this point, there is no evidence suggesting her involvement in the crime.
Dr. Mubarak has now been charged with murder and is currently in police custody. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover further details about the crime and determine if anyone else was involved or if there are any other criminal activities related to the case. Superintendent of Police Abhimanyu Manglik praised the swift action taken by his team, noting that the crime was carefully planned, but the investigation pieced together crucial evidence quickly, leading to Dr. Mubarak’s arrest.
This case highlights the lengths some individuals may go to in an attempt to escape financial hardships, with tragic consequences for an innocent life. Police are continuing their investigation into any further connections, including potential links to insurance fraud rings or other criminal enterprises.
