Jehanabad, December 18, 2024, Pawan. Kumar: A tragic incident has been reported from Albela Nagar, Dakra Panchayat, under Makhdumpur block of Jehanabad district, where a man was beaten to death over a dispute. The ward member, Minati Devi, has been accused of the murder.
According to local sources, two days ago, a quarrel broke out between Feku Manjhi and the family of ward member Minati Devi in Manjhi Tola. The argument escalated into a violent altercation, during which Feku Manjhi was severely beaten, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to the Makhdumpur Referral Hospital for treatment, where he received primary care. However, on Wednesday morning, Feku Manjhi succumbed to his injuries.
Following the death, the victim’s family protested by blocking the Barabar Road with the body for nearly three hours. Barabar police station in-charge, Raj Kumar Rai, arrived at the scene to investigate the matter. He stated, “We have received information about the incident, but no formal complaint has been filed yet. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and the exact cause of death will be determined after the report. Further action will be taken based on the family’s written application.”
Local Mukhiya Jitendra Kumar, also known as Pappu Mukhiya, alleged that the ward member, Minati Devi, is responsible for the murder. The situation has created tension in the area, and the police are closely monitoring the developments.
