Palamu (Jharkhand), Nov 10 — A farmer was allegedly murdered with a sharp-edged weapon while sleeping inside his house in Jharkhand's Palamu district, and his wife has been missing since the incident, adding a fresh twist to the case.
The deceased has been identified as Guni Bhuiyan, a resident of Dhub village under the Panki police station area. He supported his family through farming.
According to preliminary information, the incident came to light around midnight on Monday when family members informed the police about the murder. Initial investigations revealed that the victim's two sons were present inside the house when the crime took place.
The circumstances surrounding the murder have raised suspicions among villagers, with some suspecting the involvement of someone close to the deceased. The police have not ruled out any possibility and are investigating the case from all angles.
The disappearance of the victim's wife has emerged as a significant aspect of the investigation. She has reportedly been missing since the incident. Police are examining whether she had any role in the murder or left the house out of fear following the crime.
Panki Police Station in-charge Deepak Kumar Singh said the police were investigating the matter thoroughly. Family members and residents of the neighbourhood are being questioned to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible.
Investigators are also examining whether the murder resulted from a family dispute or was part of a larger conspiracy.
The body was sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday morning for a post-mortem examination.
On October 21, a 61-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death with a sharp-edged weapon in Palamu over suspicions that he was practising witchcraft.
The incident took place in Mangaradeeh village under Shahpur panchayat of Naudiha Bazar block. The deceased was identified as Sitaram, a resident of the same village.