Daijiworld Media Network - Patna
Patna, Oct 24: A 65-year-old retired Army personnel allegedly shot dead his younger brother over a land dispute in Dhanushi village under Kartahan police station limits in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Suresh Singh, later surrendered at the office of Vaishali Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Hajipur with his licensed revolver. Police arrested him and seized the weapon.
The deceased has been identified as Somnath Singh, 60. According to preliminary investigations, a dispute over land broke out between the two brothers on Saturday morning. The argument reportedly escalated, following which Suresh allegedly opened fire on Somnath with his licensed revolver. Somnath sustained a gunshot injury and died on the spot.
The incident triggered panic in Dhanushi village, with residents shocked by the alleged killing within the family.
Suresh is a retired Indian Army personnel who reportedly joined the Income Tax Department after leaving military service. He has since retired from that department as well.
Following the shooting, the accused did not flee the area. Instead, he travelled to the Vaishali SSP’s office in Hajipur and surrendered with his revolver. His arrival prompted activity within the police department, following which he was taken into custody.
After receiving information about the incident, a police team from Kartahan police station, along with senior officers, reached Dhanushi village and inspected the crime scene. Police took possession of Somnath’s body and sent it to Sadar Hospital in Hajipur for a post-mortem examination to establish the precise cause of death.
In view of the tension following the incident, additional police personnel were deployed in the village to maintain law and order and prevent further disturbances.
According to local police, preliminary findings suggest that the shooting was linked to a land dispute between the brothers. Investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the confrontation and other aspects of the case.
With the accused arrested and the licensed revolver seized, police have initiated further legal proceedings. The investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events and determine the circumstances surrounding the killing.