A youth has been arrested in Pakur, Jharkhand, after confessing to the murder of a man over a land dispute, prompting a police investigation and judicial custody.
Key Points
- A youth has been arrested in Pakur, Jharkhand, for the alleged murder of a 53-year-old man.
- The murder stemmed from a land dispute between the accused and the victim.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to investigate the case and apprehend the accused.
- The accused confessed to the killing during interrogation and has been sent to judicial custody.
A youth was arrested for allegedly killing a man over a land dispute in Jharkhand's Pakur district, police said on Monday.
Land Dispute Leads to Murder in Nipniya Village
The victim has been identified as Bada Dukhia Pahadia (53), a resident of Nipniya village within Amrapada police station limits.
According to police, Pahadia was murdered on the night of May 16 over a land dispute, and his body was found on Sunday.
Swift Action by Police Leads to Arrest
Following the incident, SP Anudeep Singh constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Maheshpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer Vijay Kumar to investigate the case and apprehend the accused.
After a case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the SIT launched an investigation and arrested accused Kalu Pahadia (22), a resident of the same village, the statement said.
Investigation and Confession
Police have sent Pahadia's body to Pakur Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination.
During interrogation, Kalu confessed to the killing of Pahadia over a land dispute, police said.
The accused has been sent to judicial custody, and further investigation is underway.
