Jamshedpur, Sept 2: A 22-year-old youth was hacked to death in the Birsanagar area of the city on Wednesday morning. Identified as Ankit Tiwary was found dead early this morning at Zone No. 3 in Birsanagar. He was attacked with a sharp weapon. Ankit Tiwary alias Nanhu Tiwary had a brawl with his friends past midnight which ultimately led to his murder.
Police recovered his body in a pool of blood at the spot. Birsanagar police took the body into their possession and sent it to MGM Medical College’s forensic department for post-mortem.
Confirming the murder a senior police official said the victim was attacked with a sharp weapon. He had a criminal background. “ We are investigating the incident. As per our knowledge he was wanted in several cases related to Narcotic Drugs and Arms Act cases and was jailed several times. He had a fight with his friends last night. The murder happened early this morning.
The murder has spread a sensation in the area. A crime wave has gripped the city in recent months with figures showing a substantial increase in the number of attacks, thefts and loot taking place across the city. While the deteriorating law and order situation in the city remains a major concern, the police personnel are busy cooperating with the district administration in fighting against the spread of Coronavirus.
“The city had been free from crimes, but now the `knife culture’ has taken roots. The police should act with utmost vigil and nab the accused. The increase in crimes is a matter of concern. Thefts were common but the recent rise of cases of murders is serious,” said a district official.
Meanwhile East Singhbhum senior superintendent of police (SSP) M Tamil Vanan recently held a crime meeting at his office and asked his team to strengthen their intelligence network to rein in the city’s soaring crime graph.
