Two Men Kill Delivery Agent for iPhone Worth ₹1.5 Lakh

A horrifying case from Lucknow has shocked the nation — two men reportedly killed a Flipkart delivery agent just to steal an iPhone worth ₹1.5 lakh.

The incident has left social media users in disbelief, with many calling it one of the most disturbing crimes linked to gadget obsession.

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The victim, 30-year-old Bharat Sahu, had gone to deliver an iPhone 16 to a customer who had opted for cash on delivery.

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When Bharat reached the location, the two accused attacked and murdered him, later dumping his body in Indira Canal to hide the evidence.

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The motive behind the killing was simply to get their hands on the newly launched iPhone 16, priced at over ₹1 lakh.

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The tragic incident has sparked fear among other delivery personnel and raised questions about their safety during home deliveries.

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Talking about the iPhone 16, Apple’s latest model comes with AI-powered features and a 48MP camera, starting at a price of ₹1,09,900.

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This heartbreaking event is a grim reminder that no gadget is worth a human life — and that humanity must come before luxury.

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