A shocking turn of events unfolded in Bihar's Madhubani district, where the dead body of Assistant Sub-Inspector Chandramohan Singh, who had been absconding in connection with a murder case, was discovered inside a field. Chandramohan was found dead near Balirajgarh village within the jurisdiction of the Babubarhi police station area. A suspicious bag was found lying close to the corpse, containing his service revolver, Aadhaar card, PAN card, a laptop, and several other personal belongings.
Police had been on the lookout for ASI Chandramohan Singh ever since Ashok Yadav was killed in a violent confrontation. On November 3, the ASI was reportedly present at a girl's house when local villagers surrounded the premises. Cornered by the angry mob, he allegedly pulled out his service revolver and opened direct fire on the local residents in a bid to save himself. During the ensuing chaos, the ASI discharged multiple rounds from his weapon, resulting in the tragic death of Ashok Yadav and leaving three other people injured. The injured individuals have been undergoing medical treatment at a hospital.
Fugitive ASI discovered dead in a paddy field
Ever since that violent episode, ASI Chandramohan Singh had gone into hiding, and law enforcement agencies were frantically searching for him across the region. However, the case took an entirely different trajectory when Chandramohan's body was discovered stuffed inside a sack in the middle of a paddy field. Local farmers noticed a foul smell emanating from the area and spotted the suspicious bag hidden among the bushes. They immediately alerted fellow villagers and informed the local police authorities about the grim discovery.
A cash reward was announced for information on the absconding cop
Authorities had earlier announced a cash reward of 25,000 rupees for anyone providing credible information leading to the capture of the absconding ASI, an initiative announced by SSP Yogendra Kumar. Subsequently, a formal recommendation to increase the bounty to 300,000 rupees was dispatched on Thursday. The SSP stated that law enforcement is thoroughly investigating the matter, and a Forensic Science Laboratory team has collected vital physical evidence directly from the scene. The body bore multiple injury marks, and the face was heavily smashed, indicating a brutal assault. The exact cause of death will only be established following the final autopsy report and comprehensive police inquiries.
Autopsy to shed light on the mysterious killing
Investigators are also carefully examining the recovered service revolver, laptop, and other personal items retrieved from the scene. The body was shifted to the Sadar Hospital in Madhubani for the post-mortem examination. A specialized medical team is conducting the autopsy under the direct presence of a designated magistrate to ensure a transparent legal procedure.
The background behind the initial conflict
The entire sequence of events originated from allegations that ASI Chandramohan Singh was having an affair with a woman residing in a nearby village. On a fateful day, local villagers surrounded the ASI inside the woman's home, prompting him to open fire with his service revolver in self-defense, which claimed the life of one villager and injured three others. The accused police officer had been evading arrest ever since that bloody incident, only to meet a violent end himself.
