Daltonganj: Six arrested men, accused of various crimes, were sent to judicial custody on Saturday, Palamu Superintendent of Police Kapil Chaudhary said.
Chainpur Police Station Cases
Saif Khaleefa was arrested for allegedly firing at a shop owner on Friday after an argument over buying a cold drink and chocolates. According to officer in-charge of Chainpur police station, Sriram Sharma, Saif got into an argument with the shop owner after purchasing a cold drink and chocolate. The shopkeeper billed the items for Rs 65, but Saif was adamant on paying only Rs 60. In a fit of rage, he took out a country-made pistol and shot at the shopkeeper. The bullet grazed past the shopkeeper's ear.
In another case, Rishabh Singh had shot at Pawan Singh, a police constable of Latehar district armed police, at Sua village under Chainpur police station limits on May 3. Rishabh surrendered in court, from where police sought his one-day remand on May 8. The SP said, "Rishabh's confession led to the recovery of a 7.65 mm desi pistol with magazine, and the bike used in the crime."
Pipra Tarn Police Station Case
Guddu Singh was arrested for allegedly murdering Raj Muni Pathak, 62, over a land dispute under Pipra Tarn police station limits on April 29.
Lesliganj Police Station Case
Three men were arrested by officers of Lesliganj police station for robbing a mangal sutra, earrings, and Rs 500 from a woman on April 7, the SP said.
About the Author: MF Ahmad covers Palamu and Latehar districts and writes extensively on wildlife and human interest stories.
