Hazaribagh: Jharkhand Police have arrested eight people in connection with the murder of Suraj Kumar Rana, who was killed during a dispute over loud music on New Year’s night in Hazaribagh, officials said on Monday.
Suraj was attacked with swords, sticks, and other sharp weapons around 10 p.m. on January 1 near Indrapuri Chowk in the Kolghati area. He died on the spot, while Kuldeep Soni, who tried to intervene, sustained serious injuries. The incident triggered widespread outrage, with hundreds taking to the streets on January 2, carrying the victim’s body and demanding swift justice.
Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan said the murder was committed as an act of revenge following the altercation over loud music. A case was registered at the Lohsinghna police station based on a complaint lodged by the victim’s wife, Kajal Kumari.
Given the gravity of the case, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed, which carried out raids across multiple locations, including Delhi, Noida, Bhilai, Chatra, Ramgarh, Ranchi, and Barkagaon.
The prime accused – Rahul Kumar, Roshan Kumar, and Deepak Kumar – were arrested from Sector-126 in Noida and brought to Hazaribagh on transit remand. Based on their statements, four more accused – Sonu Kumar, Rahul alias Lolo, Aman Kumar alias Rohan, and Mukesh Kumar – were arrested from Pipradih village under Barkagaon police station jurisdiction. Another accused was apprehended from the Kolghati area.
Police said sufficient evidence has been collected against all the accused, who are in the process of being sent to judicial custody. The weapons used in the crime, including swords and sticks, have also been recovered.
With IANS inputs