Man killed with axe in Doda’s Gandoh over construction material dispute; accused arrested

A man was attacked with an axe and killed in a dispute over construction material in Gandoh, Doda. A person named Bhairav Singh attacked a person named Ram Krishna with an axe, due to which he died.

Doda Police arrested murder accused within 4 hours of the incident in Gandoh area. Cognizance under relevant provisions of law has been taken against accused Bharov Singh son of Pawan Kumar and investigation has been started.@JmuKmrPolice @ZPHQJammu @Qayoomkps @vishesh_jk pic.twitter.com/ZzSZjuHNMj

— DISTRICT POLICE DODA (@dpododa) June 16, 2023

After which the police reached the spot and found his (Ram Krishna) aunt Anju Devi there also in an injured condition. After which Anju Devi was admitted to the hospital. Ram Krishna’s body has been sent for postmortem.

Taking cognizance under relevant provisions of law, Doda Police arrested the accused Bharov Singh son of Pawan Kumar from the forest along with the weapon within 4 hours.

SSP Doda, Abdul Qayoom said that the investigation revealed that the deceased had taken construction material from the accused, which led to a dispute between the two and the accused committed the murder. Further investigation is underway.