Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Police Find No Breakthrough in Jharkhand Businessman Murder
A 33-year-old businessman named Nikhar Sablok was shot by unknown attackers in Jharkhand.
The shooting happened near a highway called NH33.
Sablok had been visiting a restaurant with friends.
He was taken to a hospital, but doctors could not save him.
Police found empty bullet cartridges at the scene.
They are checking CCTV videos and questioning people who may know something.
Police also said they are conducting raids in possible criminal hideouts.
Congress and Janata Dal (United) criticized the killing and raised concerns about crime in Jamshedpur.
No suspect has been publicly identified and police have not announced a breakthrough.
Businessman Nikhar Sablok was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants on NH33 in Seraikela-Kharsawan district.
The attack occurred Monday afternoon near Kanderbeda while Sablok was visiting a restaurant with friends.
Sablok, 33, was taken to a hospital in Jamshedpur, where doctors declared him dead.
Police are examining CCTV footage, questioning suspects and conducting raids; empty cartridges were recovered.
Congress and Janata Dal (United) condemned the killing and called for stronger intervention over crime in Jamshedpur.
- Who
- Nikhar Sablok, a 33-year-old hotelier and businessman, was killed by unidentified assailants.
- What
- Sablok was shot dead, and police are investigating the murder without announcing a breakthrough.
- When
- The shooting occurred on Monday afternoon; the police status was reported on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
- Where
- The attack took place at Kanderbeda on NH33, under Chandil police station in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The motive has not been established; police said they were investigating all possible angles.
Police Investigation
Political Criticism
Response to the killing
Police Investigation
Police said they were examining CCTV footage, questioning suspects and conducting raids in possible criminal hideouts while investigating all possible angles.
Political Criticism
Congress called for high-level intervention, while Janata Dal (United) criticized the wider connection between politics, crime and ambition in Jamshedpur.
Public-security assessment
Police Investigation
Police have not announced a breakthrough or identified the assailants.
Political Criticism
Congress leader Ajoy Kumar said criminal activity was continuing unabated in Jamshedpur.
- Victim
- Nikhar Sablok, a 33-year-old hotelier involved in real estate and other businesses
- Incident
- Sablok was shot by motorcycle-borne unidentified assailants
- Location
- Kanderbeda on the Tata-Ranchi highway, under Chandil police station
- Medical response
- He was taken to a hospital in Jamshedpur, where doctors declared him dead
- Evidence
- Police recovered empty cartridges from the scene
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV footage, questioning suspects and conducting raids
- Political response
- Congress and Janata Dal (United) condemned the killing