Bhopal

48-year-old man held for killing co-worker on money dispute

Staff Reporter

District police have nabbed a 48-year-old man who along with his absconding friend killed a 40-year-old man near Naya Bypass square late in the night on June 25; The Sukhisewania police said that the deceased was killed over money dispute. The deceased identified as Gajraj of Chola Mandir was killed by accused Ramsen alias Shree Halwai and Kamlesh alias Khali Ahirwar.

The three were acquainted and were involved in catering service. The three have some dues which were unclear. On the day of murder Ramsen involved his friend Kamlesh that Gajraj would dispute over money and he should carry sharp edged weapon. The three met and had liquor after which they had a fight over money in which Ramsen told the deceased that he would provide money at Chopda Kalan village but and they have to collect it from the village. On their way they stopped bike near farm house of Sunil Jain and stabbed Gajraj to death and escaped the spot. Kamlesh hit him in his head after tying his hands and later silted his throat. Before leaving they smashed Gajraj’s face by stone.

In the preliminary investigation, the main accused Ramsen was narrowed down based on the mobile record details and was nabbed while the other accused Kamlesh is still absconding.

After the preliminary investigation the body was sent for the post mortem and the police have registered a case under section 302 of the IPC and started further investigation. Search for the absconding accused has been intensified, said police.