Revenue Sub-Inspector Found Murdered at Ranchi Home

Overview

• The body of 40-year-old revenue sub-inspector Lakshmikant Munda was discovered in his Tetar Tola home in Ranchi after he failed to report for duty on Saturday and did not answer colleagues’ calls.
• Namkum police said officers found injuries to Munda’s head and that the digital video recorder that stored the house CCTV footage was missing.
• A post-mortem was scheduled for Sunday and police are analysing CCTV from surrounding areas while collecting forensic evidence at the scene.
• Authorities are investigating multiple leads, including the possibility of robbery or long-standing enmity, and a special investigation team has been reported to have been formed.
• Family members were visited by political leaders who demanded an impartial inquiry, and the case has raised local concern about the safety of government officials while the probe continues.