QCrime: Sixty Huts Set on Fire, Youth Murdered by Lover’s Family

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1. Odisha: 60 Houses Set Ablaze to Avenge Murder

Unidentified people set 60 thatched houses on fire at Adivasi Sahi of Dadhimacchagadia in Odisha’s Khurda district.

The arson is suspected to have been done to avenge the murder of a stone crusher unit owner two days ago.

The incident occurred around noon when most of the male members of the families were away from homes. The houses were reduced to ashes by the time fire tenders reached the place.

Nine persons have so far been arrested in connection with the crusher owner’s murder. Two platoons of policemen are already deployed there. Three policemen were injured in the hurling of bombs by the miscreants

<b>Satyajeet Mohanty, ADGP (Law and Order)</b>

Sujit Biswal, the stone crusher unit owner, was killed by some unidentified persons two days ago.

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2. Youth Strangled to Death by Lover’s Family

In a suspected case of honour killing, a 19-year-old was allegedly strangled by his lover’s family and then hanged to make it appear as a case of suicide.

Jai Prakash Pasi was found hanging from a tree in Rauhi village in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning.

During the investigation, it was found that Pasi, who had eloped with his lover about a month ago, was allegedly lured back by her family on Sunday. He was allegedly beaten up and strangled before being hanged to pass it off as a case of suicide

<b>Pratip Kumar Misra, Superintendent of Police</b>

It was only after spotting a tattoo of the girl’s name inked on victim’s arm that police talked to her family and took four people including her father into custody.

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3. One Surrenders in Murder Case of AIADMK Councillor

One person surrendered before the police in connection with the murder of Vijayaraghavan, AIADMK councillor of the Madurai city corporation.

Initial investigation revealed that there were several criminal cases against the accused Selvapandi including robbery.

Police suspect that the murder has been committed due to a personal dispute between the Vijayaraghavan and Selvapandi.

Vijayaraghavan (42) was hacked to death on Sunday night when he was sitting at his friend’s shop by two people who attacked him with sickles and knives and fled the spot.

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4. Police Arrest Three for Robbing a Family at Gun-Point

Police have arrested three youths in connection with an alleged robbery of a trader in Yamunanagar, Haryana.

According to a Times Of India report, three youths with covered faces looted the house of a trader Ravi Garg on 18 March. The accused held the victim and his family at gun-point and then fled away with cash, jewellery, a Maruti Swift car and other valuables.

Police caught the accused Gautam, Kuldeep and Sumit while they were trying to cross the state border and enter Himachal Pradesh on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. According to police, the accused were driving the same car that they had stolen from the victim.

5. Gangster Opens Fire On Being Denied Money for Liquor

A notorious gangster wanted in several cases, was arrested after he opened fire at a man who refused to give him money to buy liquor, according to a PTI report.

The accused, Amit, a resident of Yashodanagar, had a scuffle with Shivendra Singh. Enraged on being denied money for liquor, Amit opened fire at Shivendra.

<b>Police spokesperson</b>

Luckily, Shivendra managed to escape unhurt.

The locals cornered Amit and informed the police after which he was arrested. The man was wanted in connection with several cases of attempt to murder and extortion. Police is still interrogating the accused and investigation is underway.

6. Biker Kills a Woman While Performing Stunts

A 45-year old woman died when she was hit by a motorcyclist performing stunts on his bike at Lisadi Gate area in Meerut, according to a PTI report.

The victim, Shandaar, was walking on the road on Sunday when a biker performing stunts on Lisadi Road hit her. Shandaar was admitted to the hospital, where she died during treatment.

<b>Police Spokesperson</b>

The accused, Aidal, is absconding and the police are searching for him. Meanwhile, a case been registered under relevant sections of IPC.

7. Police Arrest Two for Murdering a Forest Ranger

The West Singhbhum district police claimed to have solved the murder case of a forest ranger in naxal-hit Goilkera, according to PTI report. Police arrested two people including the victim’s driver.

Forest Ranger Sidheshwar Singh was shot dead in the forest dak bungalow on March 13. Singh was living alone there.

We have arrested Chetan Lakra and Manoj Bhuiyan, who was the driver of the slain ranger

<b>Ajay Kerketta, Sub-divisional police officer</b>

Police are still looking for four more people associated with the case. Singh was killed to loot Rs 10 lakh he had withdrawn from the bank and kept in the dak bungalow.

8. Class 12 Girl Attacked While Returning From Board Exam Center

A class XII student was attacked and injured by an unidentified gang when she was returning home after writing her board exam Srivilliputhur town of Tamil Nadu. The victim happens to be the daughter of police sub-inspector.

The incident occurred in a busy area near the famous Sri Andal temple. The victim has been admitted to a local hospital.

Police added that the reason for the attack was under investigation. The girl was a student of a private school and was returning from her board exam center when the incident happened.

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