PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Feb 13: Police have arrested four criminals in connection with the sensational murder of fruit trader Kanhaiya Yadav near Tinplate Sports Complex under the Golmuri police station area.
Acting on the directives of the Senior Superintendent of Police, a special team was formed immediately after the incident. The team conducted swift raids and apprehended all four accused, allegedly involved in the crime.
Pistols, cartridges recovered
During the operation, police recovered two pistols believed to have been used in the murder. Seven empty cartridges and three pellets were also seized from the accused.
All four have been forwarded to judicial custody. Police said further investigation is underway to determine the motive and identify any additional links in the case.
Daylight murder sparked protest
Kanhaiya Yadav was shot near Namda Basti under the Golmuri police station area in a brazen daylight attack on Wednesday. He later succumbed to his injuries at Tata Main Hospital (TMH).
The killing triggered widespread protests in the steel city, with agitated residents gheraoing the Golmuri police station and demanding immediate arrest of those involved.