What happened to Arjun Soni and Virendra Kumar Yadav?

Arjun Soni and Virendra Kumar Yadav were sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2023 murder of Anamika Singh, the wife of an FCI officer, in Lucknow.

How did Arjun Soni and Virendra Kumar Yadav commit the crime?

Arjun Soni, who lived in the same building as Anamika Singh, hatched a robbery plot with Virendra Yadav. Posing as telecom agents, they gained entry to the house and attacked Anamika when she resisted their attempt to steal cash and jewelry.

Who was Anamika Singh?

Anamika Singh was the 35-year-old wife of an FCI officer. She lived alone with her child in Lucknow as her husband was employed outside the city.

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Lucknow Couple Sentenced to Life for Brutal Daylight Murder

3 Nov

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Summary

Two men convicted for 2023 murder of FCI officer's wife
Sentenced to life imprisonment with additional concurrent sentences
Robbery plot led to the killing of Anamika Singh in her home

Lucknow Couple Sentenced to Life for Brutal Daylight Murder

On May 19, 2023, Anamika Singh, the 35-year-old wife of an FCI officer, was tragically stabbed to death in her Lucknow home. Two men, Arjun Soni and Virendra Kumar Yadav, have now been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the sensational daylight murder.

The Special Judge (PC Act Court No. 8) in Lucknow found both accused guilty under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code related to murder and criminal conspiracy. In addition to the life sentence, the court also imposed various concurrent sentences, including 10 years for house trespass and forgery, 5 years for cheating and forgery, and 3 years for impersonation. Virendra Kumar Yadav received an additional 3-year term under the Arms Act.

The investigations revealed that Arjun Soni, who lived on the top floor of the victim's house, hatched a robbery plan with his associate Virendra Yadav. Posing as telecom service agents, the duo gained entry to the house and attacked Anamika when she resisted their attempt to steal cash and jewelry. Police cracked the case after recovering a telecom company visiting card from the scene, leading them to the conspirators.