Solan, August 28: Police have arrested 11 suspects, including two minors, in connection with the brutal beating and murder of a youth Rahul in Baddi. The incident took place on Sunday during a clash between two groups involved in drug trafficking and betting. The two groups allegedly quarreled over a financial dispute related to the purchase and sale of ganja, which led to Rahul’s death.
Police investigation revealed that both the victim and the accused were involved in drug trafficking and betting activities, with several cases already registered against them. On Sunday, a violent clash took place between the two groups over money transactions related to the sale of ganja. During this dispute, Rahul was brutally beaten to death.
The three suspects arrested on Tuesday were produced in court and later sent to judicial custody. The remaining suspects are expected to be produced in court on Wednesday. Following the incident on Sunday evening, the police managed to arrest three suspects late Monday night and eight others on Tuesday morning, while four suspects are still absconding.
Those arrested include Karan Kumar (24), Chetan (20), Ramkaran (23) and eight others as well as two minors. SP Baddi, Ilma Af Roz confirmed the arrests, adding that investigation is underway.
Police have further revealed that both the accused and the victim had a previous record of drug trafficking and gambling. On the day of the incident, Rahul and his companions had consumed drugs before reaching Baddi where they clashed with the opposing group at a truck union. During the brawl, Rahul was badly beaten up while two others, Laxmi and Ankush, were seriously injured.
Police are working closely with forensic experts to gather more evidence. They are also using AI, CCTV and cyber cell resources to uncover additional details about the crime and bring all those involved to justice.
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