Chhattisgarh: Minor Kills Man Over Firecracker Dispute in Korba District
Tragedy struck Katmorga Madai village in Korba after a minor allegedly attacked and killed a local resident, Bodhram Binjhwar, with an axe and stick following a heated argument over firecrackers. Police have taken the juvenile into custody and sent him to a juvenile observation home.
KORBA: A shockwave spread through the Katmorga Madai village in the Bango police station area of Chhattisgarh's Korba district after a minor allegedly attacked and killed a young man over a dispute regarding firecrackers.
According to police details, the victim, identified as Bodhram Binjhwar, was returning home after purchasing household items from the local fair-price ration shop. Along with his groceries, he was carrying a few firecrackers. On his way back, a local juvenile intercepted him and demanded firecrackers to burst.
When Bodhram refused to hand over the firecrackers, the accused flew into a rage and unleashed a violent attack using an axe and a wooden stick. Bodhram sustained severe injuries in the assault and died on the spot.
A large crowd of villagers gathered at the scene shortly after the incident and alerted the local authorities. A team from the Bango police station arrived at the spot, conducted an panchnama, and dispatched the body for a post-mortem examination.
Providing official details about the case, Additional Superintendent of Police Nitish Thakur stated that the incident took place on the 8th of the month. Initial investigations and questioning revealed that an argument broke out between the two involving firecrackers and alcohol, prompting the minor to act out in the heat of the moment.
The Bango police have registered a case of murder, detained the juvenile and sent him to a juvenile observation home.
