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Ganesha Idol Sculptor Shot Dead in Jabalpur; Enmity Suspected
A 48-year-old man who made religious statues was shot in Jabalpur.
His name was Babba, also known as Manoj Sonkar.
He had just finished making a statue of Lord Ganesha.
He stepped outside the temporary workshop for a break.
Police said two or three young men arrived on a motorcycle and fired at him.
A bullet struck him in the abdomen.
He was taken to a hospital but later died.
Police suspect an old dispute may be connected to the killing.
Officers are checking cameras and talking to witnesses to find the suspects.
Babba alias Manoj Sonkar, a 48-year-old sculptor, was fatally shot in Jabalpur.
The shooting occurred between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on the intervening Friday-Saturday night.
Police said two or three youths arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire, and fled.
Sonkar was shot in the abdomen and died during treatment at the district hospital.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage, questioning witnesses, and assessing a possible old dispute as a motive.
- Who
- Babba alias Manoj Sonkar, a 48-year-old Ganesha idol sculptor, was killed; police suspect two or three unidentified youths.
- What
- Sonkar was shot in the abdomen and died during treatment.
- Where
- The incident occurred near Sonkar’s home in the Bhantalaiya Sindhi Camp area of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The shooting occurred between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. during the intervening Friday and Saturday night.
- Why
- Police said preliminary investigation suggested an old enmity could be behind the murder, but the exact motive remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Victim
- Babba alias Manoj Sonkar, aged 48
- Occupation
- Ganesha idol sculptor
- Location
- Bhantalaiya Sindhi Camp, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Time
- Between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on the intervening Friday-Saturday night
- Suspects
- Two or three unidentified youths; police also suspect three or four people may have been involved
- Injury
- A gunshot wound to the abdomen
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV footage, technical evidence, and eyewitness accounts
Quotes
Ayush Jakhar
Additional Superintendent of Police in Jabalpur overseeing the preliminary investigation
“Manoj Sonkar had a long-standing dispute with Shubham Maratha and a few other people. Even his family members are currently unable to ascertain the exact reason behind the incident.”
thehansindia.com
“Police teams are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding areas and questioning eyewitnesses. Technical evidence is also being analysed to identify and trace the accused.”
thehansindia.com
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