A chilling murder has shaken Munger district in Bihar, where a night guard on duty at a brick kiln was shot in the head while asleep and killed on the spot. Police suspect the killing is connected to an older case involving the alleged kidnapping of the victim's daughter, in which the accused side was allegedly pressuring the family to withdraw the complaint.
Shot dead while sleeping on a cot
The attack took place late on Wednesday night in Dakra Satkhajuria village, under the jurisdiction of Safiyasarai police station in Munger. Forty five year old Subodh Kumar Yadav was working as the night guard at the Raja brick kiln near Dakra Nala. He was asleep on a cot when a group of armed men arrived at the kiln and shot him in the head. He died instantly at the scene. Word of the killing spread quickly, and fear gripped the surrounding villages as residents began gathering at the site.
SP rushes to the spot, FSL team collects evidence
Safiyasarai police station personnel were the first to reach the scene after being alerted. Superintendent of Police Syed Imran Masood arrived soon after with additional police force and personally took charge of the investigation. The body was taken into custody and sent to Sadar Hospital for a post mortem examination. A Forensic Science Laboratory, or FSL, team was also called in to gather scientific evidence from the crime scene.
A kidnapping case filed two months ago
Early investigation has turned up a significant lead. Around two months back, on May 29, a case alleging the kidnapping of Subodh Yadav's daughter had been registered at Safiyasarai police station. Police had already arrested one named accused in that case and sent him to jail. Locals allege that Subodh Yadav had been under continuous pressure from people linked to the accused to withdraw the kidnapping case. According to the allegation, when he refused to back down despite the pressure, he was killed. This is why police are examining the murder closely alongside the kidnapping case.
Police say probe is open to every angle
The killing in Dakra Satkhajuria has once again raised questions about law and order in the area. Police, however, have made clear that the investigation is not limited to the kidnapping case angle alone. The real motive behind the murder will only be confirmed once the investigation is complete. For now, officers are examining every possible angle, including a love affair, the dispute linked to the kidnapping case, an old rivalry, and other potential causes. Two suspects are currently being questioned in connection with the case. Police say the actual reason behind the murder will come to light soon, and those responsible will be arrested.
