Muzaffarpur Man Found Dead in Field; Family Alleges Murder Over Rs 2 Lakh Loan Dispute
In a tragic incident, a 32-year-old man was discovered dead in a field at Patahi village under the Sadar police station area of Muzaffarpur district on Saturday. The victim's family has alleged that he was murdered over a dispute involving a Rs 2 lakh loan, claiming he had received repeated threats from the lender prior to his death.
Victim Identified as Putul alias Shashi Bhushan Kumar
Police have identified the deceased as Putul alias Shashi Bhushan Kumar, aged 32, a resident of Patahi village. He is survived by his wife and three children, leaving the family in a state of shock and grief. Upon receiving information about the incident, DSP Town-2 Vineeta Sinha and Sadar SHO Ashmit Kumar promptly arrived at the scene with a police team to initiate a thorough investigation.
To aid in evidence collection, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and dog squad teams were deployed at the location. The authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading to the man's untimely death.
Family Alleges Strangulation Over Monetary Dispute
The deceased's wife, Chanchal Devi, has made serious allegations regarding her husband's death. She claims that he was strangled to death due to a monetary dispute. According to her statement, Putul had taken a loan of approximately Rs 2 lakh from an individual named Harsh, who had been persistently pressuring him for repayment and had even threatened to kill him.
"On Friday night, while returning after dropping his ailing grandmother at home, my husband received a phone call around 9 pm. Harsh then conspired and murdered him," Chanchal Devi alleged, expressing her anguish over the loss.
Police Probe Links to Illegal Liquor Trade
Sadar SHO Ashmit Kumar revealed that the investigation has uncovered that Putul was allegedly involved in illegal liquor trade. He had several cases registered against him under the Prohibition Act at the Sadar police station, adding a complex layer to the case.
"Police are probing the case from all angles to ascertain whether the killing was due to a monetary dispute or linked to rivalry within a liquor syndicate. The accused will be arrested soon," the SHO stated, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to determine the exact motive behind the murder.
The police are exploring multiple theories, including the possibility of the crime being connected to internal conflicts within the illicit liquor business, which could have played a role in the tragic outcome.
