Published 12:58 IST, July 16th 2024
Brutal Murder of VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani's Father Shocks Bihar's Darbhanga, SIT Formed
Jitan Sahani's mutilated body was found on the bed at his home in Bihar's Darbhanga
Patna: Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani's father was found brutally murdered at his residence in Darbhanga last night, an official said on Tuesday.
Jitan Sahani, was the father of former Bihar government minister and president of the VIP Party, Mukesh Sahni. The elderly man's mutilated body was found on the bed this morning. Sahani's body, with several stab injuries and cut marks on his chest and stomach, was found inside his room at his house in Biraul area this morning.
Senior police officer Jagannath Reddy confirmed the incident, stating that a police team is currently at the Sahani residence. The gruesome incident has caused panic among local residents.
The local police, who reached the spot, told that the incident happened last night.
"We are conducting a thorough investigation, senior officers have also reached the spot, we are investigating it from every angle," local police said.
"This morning the police got to know about the murder of Jitin Sahani the father of Mukesh Sahani at his home in Supaul Bazaar, officials from the Birol Police station including the SHO rushed to the spot. The police have formed an investigation team led by the SP of Darbhanga Rural Police. The team also has the SHO of Birol police station as its part to enable a speedy investigation," said a statement from the Darbhanga Police.
"SIT has been formed for quick investigation in the murder case under Ghanshyampur police station of Darbhanga district. Senior officials are camping at the incident site. The FSL team has been called to the spot to collect scientific evidence. Law and order is normal, " said the Bihar Police in a post on X.
A former minister in the Bihar government, Mukesh Sahani heads the VIP, which is an alliance partner of the INDIA bloc.
In the Lok Sabha elections, the Mukesh Sahani-led Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) on April 5 joined hands with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to contest from three Lok Sabha seats in Bihar.
Updated 12:58 IST, July 16th 2024