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Family Feud Turns Fatal: MP Cop Hires Shooter On Instagram, Kills Brother To Avenge Father's Murder
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Authorities are now scrambling to locate Bhanu Tomar with the help of immigration alerts and by seeking assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs
In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, a chilling tale of blood, betrayal, and revenge unfolded within a single family—all with echoes on social media.
According to a report by Indian Express, Bhanu Tomar, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) with Indore Police, harboured a festering grudge against his elder brother, Ajay Tomar since 2017, when Ajay shot and killed their father, Inspector Hanuman Tomar, over a family dispute and tried to kill Bhanu during the same attack.
Bhanu received a compassionate appointment as an ASI in Indore after his father's murder while his brother was convicted and jailed. According to police, Ajay's imprisonment resulted in his divorce, and during that time, Bhanu sold their ancestral home — a move that triggered ongoing disputes over property and finances even after Ajay was released on parole on July 14 this year.
This was exactly the opportunity Bhanu was waiting for. Driven by a need for vengeance, Bhanu devised a sinister plan. Indian Express reported that instead of confronting Ajay directly, Bhanu orchestrated a hit through social media: he contacted a shooter, Dharmendra Kushwah, over Instagram, offering him Rs 1 lakh for the job. Bhanu also lured Ajay by using a minor girl with a troubled background; she convinced Ajay to travel with her and, at a remote spot near Nayagaon Tiraha on July 23, asked him to pull over.
Unaware of a plot to eliminate, Ajay followed instructions. Soon, Dharmendra arrived at the spot and shot Ajay dead. In a twist worthy of a crime thriller, Bhanu then performed his brother's last rites himself.
However, just three days later, Bhanu vanished, fleeing to Bangkok using his passport in an attempt to slip beyond the reach of law. Meanwhile, police arrested Dharmendra, the minor girl, and an accomplice named Monesh Tomar. The murder weapon and some personal effects were recovered and during interrogation, Dharmendra confessed to his role in the killing.
Authorities are now scrambling to locate Bhanu Tomar with the help of immigration alerts and by seeking assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs.
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August 05, 2025, 17:01 IST
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