Shimla Police have cracked the high-profile murder case reported near Dochi morh in Jubbal, located about 80 kilometers from the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Two accused individuals have been apprehended by the police in connection with the brutal killing that took place along National Highway-705. The accused, both Nepali nationals, were captured from the Tutikandi bus stand in Shimla while they were allegedly planning to escape back to Nepal. Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting further investigations into the matter.
Discovery of the Body and Initial Probe
According to police details, on the night of 18 October 2026, a complainant named Sahil along with his associates was traveling from Hatkoti towards Mandol. During the journey, they spotted a man lying in a pool of blood by the roadside near Dochi. Upon receiving this critical information, local police and an ambulance rushed to the spot, where the man was officially pronounced dead. During the inspection of the crime scene, bloodstains were also discovered on a dirt path leading down toward a drain from the main road. Following these findings, police registered a case suspecting homicide and initiated a thorough inquiry.
FIR Registration and Victim Identity
In connection with this incident, a murder case was officially registered at the Jubbal Police Station on 19 October under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The deceased was identified as 33-year-old Dhirendra Thapa, son of Bhim Bahadur, a resident of Nepal. He used to work as a laborer residing in Bauli village, under Dochi post office, within Jubbal tehsil.
Alcohol Consumption Led to Fatal Dispute
Police investigations revealed that prior to the tragic incident, the victim and the two accused individuals were sitting together and consuming alcohol. An argument broke out between them during the drinking session. Escalating the matter, one of the accused broke a liquor bottle and used the sharp glass shards to slit Dhirendra's throat. The severe assault resulted in Dhirendra Thapa's death. The accused then allegedly dragged and left the body near the national highway so that the murder would look like a fatal road accident.
Fleeing Attempt and Arrest at ISBT
To evade law enforcement, both accused switched off their mobile phones and attempted to slip out of the region. According to police statements, the duo first reached Khadapathar and hitched a ride in a pickup vehicle to reach near Theog. Due to active police checkpoints and barricades along the routes, they were forced to spend the night hiding in a forest. Subsequently, they made plans to escape to Nepal via Shimla. Police examined CCTV footage from cameras installed around the crime scene and gathered local intelligence. Acting on these vital clues, the police team cornered and arrested both suspects at the ISBT in Shimla. The apprehended individuals were identified as 27-year-old Surya Damai alias Anish, a resident of Gulmi district in Nepal, and 27-year-old Suman Khadka, also 27, a resident of Salyan district in Nepal. Both accused will be presented before a court, while further legal proceedings and investigations remain ongoing.
