A chilling tale of revenge unfolded in Lucknow when Sonu Kashyap, driven by a decade-old grievance, finally tracked down Manoj, the man who had insulted and assaulted his mother ten years prior. The confrontation ended in a brutal attack: Sonu, accompanied by four friends, assaulted Manoj, a coconut-water vendor, with iron rods outside his Munshi Pulia shop on May 22, 2025. Manoj succumbed to his injuries during treatment .

What might have seemed a covert murder was undone by celebration. Sonu had promised his accomplices a lavish liquor party post-killing. Social media photos from the party showed one conspirator wearing the same orange T-shirt captured in CCTV footage. Police matched the images and swiftly arrested Sonu, Ranjeet, Adil, Salamu, and Rehmat Ali.

This case echoes a dramatic cinematic plot - yet the grief and patience behind Sonu’s vendetta were real. The prolonged pursuit, meticulous planning, and reckless celebration reveal profound emotional turmoil intertwined with a misguided quest for justice. Investigators have linked each accused through forensic evidence and digital footprints. The police continue probing, ensuring all involved are brought to justice.