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Nepalese Tenant Faces Murder Charge in Solan Landlady’s Death

Investigators have registered a murder case under BNS section 103(1), with the accused receiving treatment at IGMC Shimla after apparently consuming pesticide.

The accused was identified as Prem (36), a native of Nepal and the deceased was identified as Santosh (56), police said.
Santosh’s son Devender Kumar filed a complaint stating that he found his mother dead on the floor on Sunday. (File)

Overview

  • Devender Kumar discovered his mother’s body on the floor of their Solan home on June 22 and then found Prem unconscious after forcing entry into his room.
  • Police identified Prem as a 36-year-old Nepalese tenant who had been residing in the building for roughly one year.
  • Investigators say Prem was intoxicated during the attack and later ingested pesticide, prompting his transfer from Solan Civil Hospital to IGMC Shimla.
  • Santosh’s body has been sent for a postmortem examination as authorities gather evidence at the crime scene.
  • Police have not released details on a motive for the attack and say the investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.