Friend Killed Over Cigarette Dispute in Jharkhand; Main Accused Arrested
A young man was shot dead by a friend during a dispute over a cigarette in Jharkhand. The main suspect has been apprehended by police.
SaraiKela, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : In a tragic incident in the Adityapur area of SaraiKela-Kharsawan district, police have solved the murder case of a young man who was shot dead following a dispute over a cigarette. The main suspect, 26-year-old Vishal Kumar Singh, was arrested just four days after the incident.
According to authorities, the altercation occurred on November 9, when Sonu Kumar and Vishal Singh, who had been close friends for several months, were drinking together in the Satwahini Jamalpur area around 7:15 PM. While under the influence, Sonu asked Vishal for a cigarette, leading to a minor argument.
The situation quickly escalated into violence. Reports indicate that Vishal, in a fit of rage, pulled out a pistol from his waistband and shot Sonu, who died at the scene. Following the shooting, Vishal fled the area.
S.D.P.O. Anubhav Bhardwaj revealed during a press conference that Vishal escaped to Bihar’s Sherghati that same night by catching a bus from Dimna Chowk. In response to the seriousness of the case, a special task force was formed under the direction of the Superintendent of Police. Utilizing technical surveillance and tips from informants, the team tracked Vishal’s movements.
On Friday, police apprehended him near the Saparda Bridge as he was returning from Sherghati. Following intense questioning, authorities recovered the pistol and mobile phone used in the crime based on Vishal’s information. Investigations are ongoing to uncover any potential accomplices involved in the incident.
