Archive · 25 May 2025
Ex-Rail Employee Attacks CBI Officer After 32-Year Grudge
A former railway employee, angry over losing his job 32 years ago due to a CBI investigation, shot a CBI officer with a bow and arrow.
He said he waited a long time to get revenge.
The attack happened outside the CBI office.
The officer was wounded but is in stable condition.
The attacker claimed he was framed and that the CBI ruined his life.
Police are now looking into the 1993 case to understand what happened.
The attacker has been sent to jail for the crime.
Dinesh Murmu attacked CBI officer Virendra Singh with a bow and arrow.
Murmu stated he waited 32 years to avenge his job loss.
The attack occurred outside the CBI office in Lucknow.
Murmu claimed the CBI framed him, leading to his dismissal in 1993.
Police are investigating Murmu's claims and the 1993 case.
- Who
- Dinesh Murmu shot CBI officer Virendra Singh with an arrow.
- What
- Dinesh Murmu shot CBI officer Virendra Singh with an arrow.
- When
- Around 11:15 AM on Friday.
- Where
- Outside the CBI office in Hazratganj, Lucknow.
- Why
- Dinesh Murmu sought revenge for his dismissal from Indian Railways in 1993 due to a CBI investigation.
Attacker's Perspective
CBI's Perspective
Cause of Job Loss
Attacker's Perspective
CBI framed and ruined Murmu's life, leading to his job loss.
CBI's Perspective
CBI investigated and acted on alleged corruption.
- Attacker
- Dinesh Murmu, former railway employee
- Victim
- Virendra Singh, CBI officer
- Weapon
- Wooden bow and arrow
- Location
- Hazratganj, Lucknow
- Motive
- Revenge for 1993 job loss
- Status
- Singh in stable condition
- Legal Action
- Murmu sent to jail for 14 days on attempted murder and assault charges
