Officials said that Jamshedpur, September 30 (IANS) A shocking case of murder by superstition came to light in Jamshedpur on Tuesday when a 22 -year -old young man was brutally murdered by his friend, said.
The incident took place late Monday night in Garhabasa under Golmuri police station area.
Known as Ajay, the victim worked in a local hardware store. Police said that he was throat with a sharp -edged weapon by his friend Sandeep Kumar.
After Ajay’s cry, the local people, who reached the spot, found him lying in a pool of blood, while the accused was standing nearby. He immediately caught Sandeep and alerted the police.
Ajay, who was seriously injured, was taken to a nearby hospital, but bent in front of his injuries during treatment.
Police said the weapon used in the attack was recovered from the crime scene.
According to police, the murder was predetermined. On Monday evening, Sandeep invited Ajay to his room and offered him alcohol. Later at night, when Ajay was in an unnatural kingdom, Sandeep allegedly attacked him, in which his friend was engaged in black magic.
A police officer at Golmuri police station said, “Initial investigation shows that the accused believes that the victim was practicing black magic on him. This seems to be the main motive behind the murder.”
Officials said that further inquiries are going on whether anyone else instigated the Act.
Locals described Ajay as the only son of his parents. His father died a few months ago due to illness. His death destroyed his mother, who collided with a dual tragedy.
The incident has left the region in shock, the residents have condemned the murder of how blind faith and superstition can cause extreme violence.
The police have sent the body for postmortem and are preparing to register a formal murder case.
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