SEXAGENARION BEATEN TO DEATH

SEXAGENARION BEATEN TO DEATH

22-OCT-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

SASARAM------------------------In Dumra village, under the jurisdiction of the Karhagar police station in Rohtas district, a 60-year-old man was brutally murdered by miscreants. The deceased has been identified as Janardan Tiwari, alias 'Bachcha' Tiwari, a resident of Dumra. It is reported that as Bachcha Tiwari stepped out of his home, he was attacked by miscreants who murdered him in a gruesome manner. Several injury marks were observed on his body, indicating that a sharp-edged weapon had been used in the attack. Outraged family members and local residents blocked the village's main road; traffic resumed following assurances from senior officials.

Seeking justice, the family and local residents blocked the road. Upon learning of the incident, senior officials arrived at the scene and, after promising strict action against the perpetrators, succeeded in having the road cleared for traffic.

The police are currently investigating the motives behind the murder and are engaged in forensic (SFL) and technical analysis. It is reported that the assailants killed the farmer by beating him and attacking him with a sharp-edged weapon. This sparked outrage among the family and local residents, leading them to block the main road. Normal movement was restored only after the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) arrived and assured them that action would be taken.

The police are in the process of arranging a post-mortem examination of the body; the report will help confirm the exact circumstances of the murder. Meanwhile, the administration is taking further steps to apprehend the culprits.

Administrative officials have speculated on various possibilities, including the potential for a rash decision made while under the influence of alcohol. However, reliable sources suggest that an illicit liquor trade operates near the crime scene—a business in which administrative personnel are allegedly involved. The deceased not only consumed alcohol but also opposed this illegal trade; the tragic outcome is now before us. One must ask: how does the liquor trade continue to flourish across Bihar, despite the state's prohibition laws?