3 days ago
Man arrested for alleged murder of younger brother in Baguiati
Police arrested a 33-year-old man named Krishna after his younger brother, Balaram, died from head injuries.
The incident happened at the brothers’ home in Baguiati on Sunday morning.
Krishna reportedly told police that robbers had attacked the house.
Police found the cupboards disturbed, but they did not find signs that someone had broken in.
Their suspicions grew because the parents in the next room reportedly heard nothing.
The family dog also did not raise an alarm.
Police said Krishna later confessed after questioning.
Investigators believe a dispute over property may have been the reason.
They are seeking more time with him to find the alleged weapon and valuables said to be missing.
A 33-year-old food-delivery partner was arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother at their Baguiati home on Sunday morning.
Balaram Rajbanshi, 28, was found unconscious with bleeding head injuries and later declared dead at a hospital.
Police said the accused, identified as Krishna, initially reported a robbery and allegedly tried to make the killing appear like one.
Investigators became suspicious because the elderly parents reportedly heard nothing and the family dog did not raise an alarm.
Police suspect a property dispute was the motive and are seeking custody to recover the alleged weapon and missing valuables.
- Who
- Krishna, a 33-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the alleged killing of his younger brother, Balaram Rajbanshi, 28.
- What
- Balaram Rajbanshi was allegedly murdered after suffering head injuries; police also accused Krishna of staging the scene as a robbery.
- Where
- The brothers’ home in Raghunathpur, Baguiati.
- When
- Sunday morning; the specific date was not stated.
- Why
- Police said a property dispute appears to be the motive, though the investigation is continuing.
Key facts
- Accused
- Krishna, 33, a food-delivery partner
- Victim
- Balaram Rajbanshi, 28
- Incident location
- The family home in Raghunathpur, Baguiati
- Initial report
- Krishna allegedly told police that a robbery had occurred
- Police suspicion
- Investigators found no apparent signs of a break-in and suspected an insider
- Suspected motive
- A property dispute
- Next legal step
- The accused was to be produced in court on Monday, with police seeking custody
Quotes
An officer of Baguiati police station
Police officer involved in the initial investigation
“His elder brother Krishna had called the police to inform us about his brother’s injuries and said there had been a robbery at the house. We found the cupboards ransacked”
telegraphindia.com
“The victim had been bedridden for a long time after undergoing brain surgery. A property dispute appears to be the motive behind the murder.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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