Overview
- The victim, Sitamber Prasad alias Dileep, was found with a chest stab wound outside his Shahbad Dairy home shortly after midnight, police said.
- A dispute linked to bursting crackers escalated into a beating by three to four men, and one allegedly stabbed him; his brothers Deepak and Sandeep were also assaulted.
- An FIR (No. 739/25) under BNS provisions for murder was registered on the statement of Deepak Prasad.
- Using witness statements, CCTV review and technical surveillance, police apprehended Dheeraj, Akash alias Baba and Tarun within about an hour.
- Police said a search is underway for Ajay alias Ali, with raids being conducted at multiple locations.