India News | Jharkhand: 7 Held for Killing Truck Driver
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Seven people allegedly involved in the killing of a 35-year-old truck driver were arrested on Tuesday with arms and ammunition, police said.
Jamshedpur, Apr 16 (PTI) Seven people allegedly involved in the killing of a 35-year-old truck driver were arrested on Tuesday with arms and ammunition, police said.
The deceased was shot dead by unidentified assailants on National Highway-33 in Ulidih area on April 14.
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Addressing a press conference here, Senior Superintendent of Police Kishore Kaushal said a special investigation team first apprehended Abhisekh Shah (29) and Raunak Sharma (28) in Ghatsila, which led to the arrest of five others from a brick kiln in Hurlung area.
Police also recovered three country-made pistols and other firearms, besides an SUV and a motorcycle, from their possession, Kaushal said.
About the reason behind the crime, the SSP said the accused wanted to avenge the killing of two friends a few months ago.
Further investigation is underway, he added.
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