Prime accused Mithun Kumar was arrested on Sunday in twin murder case. He was found in wounded condition near the marine drive under Sonari Police Station area. Mithun was taken to the MGM Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
According to the police, Mithun along with his five associates had allegedly killed 22-year-old Pintu Kumar and 23-year-old Sanjay Singh at Jemco under Telco Police Station area late on March 2.
In this connection, the police had registered a case of murder against Mithun, Ravi Khera, Moni Das, Jitte Singh and two unknown on the basis of an FIR lodged by Pintu's uncle Narayan Singh alias Chhote. Narayan claimed that he had enmity with Mithun because of monetary transaction. Mithun and his five associates were absconding.
During the search at the medical college hospital, the police recovered a suicide note from the possession of Mithun. In the suicide note, Mithun has said that he was being falsely implicated in the murder case.
The officer-in-charge said they would interrogate the prime accused and would ensure the arrest of rest five accused who are still absconding. Investigation is underway.