Murder Accused Shot Dead in Rohtas: Alleged Revenge Killing
Out on bail, murder accused shot dead in revenge in Rohtas
Hindustan Times
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Deepu Sah, a 35-year-old murder accused out on bail, was shot dead near Babhangawan village in Rohtas district, Bihar, India. His killing is believed to be an act of revenge by the family of his deceased neighbor, Saroj Paswan, who was murdered in 2024 over a land dispute.
- 01Deepu Sah was shot dead while returning home from the market.
- 02The alleged attackers are connected to the family of Saroj Paswan, whom Sah was accused of murdering.
- 03Police have arrested Paswan's father as the alleged mastermind behind Sah's murder.
- 04An investigation is ongoing with efforts to apprehend additional suspects.
- 05Charges include murder and criminal conspiracy under Indian law.
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Deepu Sah, a 35-year-old man accused of murder and recently released on bail, was shot dead near Babhangawan village in Rohtas district, Bihar, India, on Friday night. According to police, Sah was returning to his native Barki Karpurwa village from Kudra market when armed assailants opened fire, resulting in his death. The police suspect that the attack was orchestrated by the family of Saroj Paswan, Sah's deceased neighbor, who was killed in 2024 over a land and money dispute. Following the incident, Sasaram sub-divisional police officer Dilip Kumar and superintendent of police Raushan Kumar arrived at the scene with forensic and technical teams. They have initiated a thorough investigation, sending Sah's body for a post-mortem examination. SP Kumar confirmed that Paswan's father has been arrested as the alleged mastermind behind the attack, while efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code) and the Arms Act against six named individuals and several unidentified suspects.
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This incident highlights ongoing tensions and potential for violence in the community stemming from unresolved disputes.
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