Patna: The Patna Police on Wednesday claimed to have solved the murder case of gas vendor Indal Kumar (30), who was shot dead near the Nasriganj Biscuit Factory turn under the Danapur police station area on the night of May 31. According to the police, the motive behind the murder was a dispute involving a woman. Two accused, including the alleged mastermind, were arrested within 24 hours of the formation of a special investigation team (SIT).
Arrests Made Within 24 Hours of SIT Formation
City SP (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh said that an SIT comprising the technical team, Danapur SHO Prashant Kumar Bharadwaj, and other officers was constituted to investigate the case. Acting on technical and local inputs, the police arrested Alok Kumar alias Bappi and Vishwajeet Kumar alias Chhotu, both brothers and residents of the Bhojpur district.
Recovery of Weapon and Evidence
The country-made pistol allegedly used in the murder was recovered based on the accused’s disclosure. The police also seized a motorcycle and a mobile phone from their possession.
Motive Behind the Murder
Singh revealed that the murder was allegedly planned by Alok. “Both had disputes over a woman. She had been associated with both of them at different times. Alok had grown distant from her and suspected that she was having an affair with Indal. In a fit of rage, he shot Indal dead,” the City SP said. Indal was shot three times on May 31. One bullet hit his chest, another his ribs, and the third his left arm. He died on the spot near Takshashila Colony on Nasriganj Biscuit Factory Road.
Victim’s Brother Files FIR
The victim’s brother, Sanjit, had lodged an FIR against Alok and his younger brother Chhotu. The police are investigating Chhotu’s role in the crime. “The woman’s husband died of illness six years ago. Alok lived in a rented house adjacent to her in-laws’ residence and came in contact with her. Indal also knew the woman. The motive became clear during the investigation, and further probe is underway,” Singh added.
