Archive · 25 May 2025
Four Arrested in Garhwa Hotel Shooting, Extortion Allegations
Someone shot at a hotel owner named Sonu Kumar after a disagreement over money for wine.
The shooters demanded money from Sonu, but he didn't pay the full amount.
Police arrested four people involved.
The police recovered a pistol and other weapons.
The main suspect, Chhotu Tiwari, has a criminal record.
The police are still searching for one more suspect.
The event occurred in Garhwa.
Four individuals were arrested in connection with the shooting of a hotel owner.
The shooting occurred at the Virat Hotel in Garhwa on May 15.
The hotel owner, Sonu Kumar, reported the incident to the police.
The suspects, including Chhotu Tiwari, demanded Rs 50,000 from the owner.
Police recovered weapons and ammunition from the arrested individuals.
- Who
- Sonu Kumar (victim) and Sushil Kumar Tiwari alias Chhotu Tiwari, Gyan Prakash Tiwari alias Ranjan Tiwari, Ravi Chandravanshi, Ritesh Ranjan alias Bampi Patwa (accused)
- What
- The arrest of four criminals with arms and ammunition in connection with firing on a hotel owner.
- When
- May 15, 2024
- Where
- Garhwa
- Why
- A dispute over payment for wine led to the shooting and extortion demand.
- Arrests Made
- Four
- Shooting Incident Date/Time
- May 15, around 11 PM
- Location of Shooting
- Virat Hotel
- Extortion Demand
- Rs 50,000
- Prior Cases Against Chhotu Tiwari
- Four
