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NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Army Jawan On Leave Beaten To Death In Rajasthan, 2 Detained: Cops
Jaipur: In a shocking incident, Army Havildar Vikram Singh (40) was allegedly beaten to death by two youths in Palota Ka Bas village, under Surajgarh police station limits in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district. The incident was reported late Tuesday night as the jawan was leaving home to rejoin duty. According to police, Vikram Singh, who was serving in the 18 Raj Rifles and posted in Abohar, Punjab, had come to his native village on leave on June 7. As per the complaint filed by his brother Vinod Kumar, Vikram left for duty on Tuesday night, but was intercepted on the way by two local youths in a Scorpio SUV. The accused allegedly forcibly took Vikram to their house, where they brutally assaulted him. Later, they dumped him outside their home in a critical condition. Upon receiving information, the victim's family rushed to the spot and took Vikram to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Station Officer Hemraj Meena confirmed that a case of murder has been registered based on the family's complaint. Two suspects were detained on Wednesday for questioning, and police are currently analysing their mobile locations, call records, and other electronic evidence to ascertain the motive behind the killing. Sources indicate that Havildar Vikram Singh was nearing retirement, with just one year of service left. The incident has sent shockwaves across the village and armed forces community, as the police continue their probe to ensure justice for the slain soldier. Police station officer Hemraj Meena said that a case of murder has been registered on the complaint of the family, and two youths have been detained and are being questioned. Mobile location, call details, and other electronic evidence of the accused are also being investigated regarding the murder.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Soldier beaten to death in Jhunjhunu, kin refuse body
Jhunjhunu: A soldier on leave at his native village of Palota Ka Bas in Surajgarh area of Jhunjhunu district was brutally beaten to death Tuesday night, leading his family to file a murder case. The deceased, Vikram Singh, was a havildar in the Indian Army's 18 Raj Rifles and was posted in Abohar, Punjab. He had come to his village on June 7. On Tuesday night, Singh was leaving home to return to duty when two young men in a black Scorpio car forcibly bundled him into their vehicle and brought him to their house, where they brutally assaulted him. Upon receiving information, family members and Surajgarh police reached the scene, and Singh was first taken to Surajgarh CHC and later referred to BDK Hospital in Jhunjhunu. He succumbed to his injuries during treatment there. SHO Hemraj Meena stated that the police team found Singh severely injured. Following an initial investigation, police have detained two suspects and are interrogating them. On Wednesday morning, police conducted a detailed inspection of the crime scene and collected evidence. Meanwhile, the agitated family members and villagers refused to take the body after a postmortem was conducted. They submitted a memorandum to the collector and SP, demanding the immediate arrest of the culprits.
