Lucknow: BTech graduate preparing for competitive exams found dead in rented room

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A BTech graduate preparing for competitive examinations was allegedly found dead in his rented accommodation in Lucknow's Chinhat area, police said on Wednesday.

According to PTI, police suspect that he died by suicide. Jitesh Singh alias Aman Singh, 27, was a resident of Barabanki district. He was living with his friend, Shivam Maurya, who works as a private security guard in Kaushal Vihar Colony in Shahpur village. He was found dead in his room on Tuesday evening.

A forensic team inspected the spot and collected evidence. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. The police said the exact cause of death would be determined based on the post-mortem report and other evidence.

Man injured in acid attack at Lucknow shop

In a separate incident, a man was injured after an unidentified person allegedly threw acid on him inside a shop in the Chinhat area of Lucknow, police said.

As per PTI, the injured man was initially taken to the Community Health Centre on Malhaur Road for first aid and was later referred to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences. He was discharged from the hospital after treatment, police said in a statement.

According to police, the incident took place at around 3 pm on Tuesday when the victim was present at the shop along with three of his associates.

Accused flees from the spot after throwing acid

An unidentified man entered the shop, threw acid at the youth, and fled the spot. The victim's three associates, who were present at the shop at the time of the incident, were unharmed. The reason for the attack was yet to be known.

Soon after receiving the information about the incident, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Vibhuti Khand) visited the spot and later met the victim at the hospital to inquire about his condition and treatment, according to PTI.

Police said that the evidence is being collected from the scene, while CCTV footage from the surrounding area and other available evidence are being examined.

Based on the victim's complaint, an FIR has been registered against an unidentified person under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

(With inputs from PTI)