Bodyguard of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Leader Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances in Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : In Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, the bodyguard of local Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Sanjeev Bediya was found dead from a gunshot wound under suspicious circumstances. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Thursday at Bediya’s residence in the Barkagaon police jurisdiction.

Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and rushed to the scene, where they found Niranjan Mahto lying on the floor. He was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital. Following the incident, police from the Uriyari outpost arrived to investigate and began gathering evidence.

Authorities are currently examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting. They are working to determine how the gunfire occurred and who was present at the time. Investigators are also looking into whether the shooting was accidental, a result of mishandling a weapon, or if other factors were involved.

Niranjan Mahto was a member of the Jharkhand police and was assigned to protect JMM’s Hazaribagh district president, Sanjeev Bediya. His death has sparked discussions in the local community regarding the incident.

Police are trying to ascertain the type of weapon used and who had possession of it at the time of the shooting. They are conducting interviews with relevant individuals to piece together the timeline of events. As of now, police officials have not released detailed information regarding the incident. The true cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the shooting will be clarified following the investigation, with the post-mortem report expected to play a crucial role in the case.