Patna: A brutal murder reportedly by suspicion over a personal relationship has come to light within the jurisdiction of khusrupur police station in Patna. The incident came to light late Thursday night in a near the Devi Sthan temple in Lodipur Daniyalpur, under Haibatpur Panchayat.
The deceased has been identified as Shailesh Ravidas, the third among four siblings. He had been working in Delhi and had recently returned to his native village. According to initial reports, tensions had been simmering between him and his elder brother, Shatrughna Ravidas. On the night of the incident, an argument between the two reportedly escalated. In a sudden outburst, Shatrughna allegedly attacked Shailesh with a sharp weapon, inflicting critical injuries.Family members immediately rushed Shailesh to Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), but he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Shatrughna Ravidas, who works as a daily wage labourer and lives in the village, has been absconding since the incident. Police have launched raids to apprehend him. Preliminary findings suggest that the dispute may have stemmed from suspicions related to personal relationships, although officials have stated that the exact motive will be determined after a detailed investigation.
Shailesh was unmarried. His death has left the family devastated, and the incident has created an atmosphere of fear and tension in the village. Police reached the spot soon after receiving information, took custody of the body, and sent it for post-mortem examination. The investigation is being led by SHO Sanjeev Kumar Singh, with efforts ongoing to track down the accused.