A migrant labourer from Uttar Pradesh was found murdered at his rented accommodation in Chhotu Ram Nagar in Bahadurgarh town on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Shrikant. His family has accused his elder brother, Arun, of committing the crime. Police said the exact motive is yet to be ascertained and an investigation is under way.
Details of the Incident
Both brothers worked as daily wage labourers and shared the rented accommodation. According to the victim’s sister, Ruby, she received a phone call from Arun around 12:51 am, during which he allegedly told her, “I have killed Shrikant.” Though the family initially found the claim difficult to believe, they immediately alerted acquaintances in Bahadurgarh. One of them rushed to the rented room and found Shrikant lying in a pool of blood. Arun reportedly fled the spot after the incident.
Investigation Underway
Police have registered a case and are searching for Arun. Officials said that the motive behind the murder is not yet clear and that they are questioning neighbours and other daily wage workers in the area to gather more information. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
