'Pressure to crack NEET’: Lucknow man shoots father dead in front of sister; chops up body and stuffs it into blue drum
Times of India
by PATHIKRIT CHAKRABORTYFebruary 24, 2026
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A shocking incident in Lucknow has left authorities and locals astounded as a 19-year-old man confessed to murdering his father after being pressured to crack the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET). The youth, identified as Akshat, allegedly shot his father, a respected pathology lab owner, dismembered the body, and hid parts in a blue drum at their home. Police revealed that the悲剧 unfolded on February 20 following a heated argument over academic pressure, with Akshat using a licensed rifle to kill his father in front of his sister before disposing of the remains.
The incident began when Akshat lodged a missing person complaint after his father went missing. However, during questioning, he confessed to the killing and admitted to attempting to dispose of the torso in a remote area. Police intervened while he was in the process of hiding the body, leading to the recovery of the drum containing remains at their residence. Forensic experts are now examining the crime scene, including bloodstains and bullet fragments found at the site.
The case has revealed deep family dynamics, with Akshat managing a liquor store alongside his studies and earning a modest salary. His father’s desire for him to excel in NEET exams appears to have been a significant source of tension. The victim, a retired cop, was survived by his wife until her passing nine years ago, leaving the family with two children: Akshat and a sister who is a class 11 student.
This tragic event highlights the immense pressure faced by Indian students preparing for competitive exams like NEET, which can sometimes lead to extreme acts of desperation. The case has also drawn attention to the importance of mental health support and stress management in high-pressure academic environments. Authorities are continuing their investigation, with forensic teams working to piece together the full sequence of events and recover all body parts.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026