A chilling dawn in Ara, Bihar, unveiled a disturbing scene by the threshold of a BJP leader's home: he lay dead from a gunshot wound, a licensed weapon beside him. The inherent ambiguity—was it murder or suicide?—hangs heavy in the air. However, the victim's relatives lean toward murder.
Sunday morning's grisly find shook the community in Bakhorapur village, Bhojpur. Shailesh Singh, a 60-year old ex-vice president of the BJP's Bhojpur district unit and a current committee member, was the deceased. His brother, Ajay Singh, is known as a significant BJP figure and a renowned entrepreneur across Bihar and Jharkhand.
Body Found under Suspicious Circumstances Outside Home
Early Sunday, BJP leader Shailesh Singh was found dead, bathed in blood by his doorstep, with his licensed firearm lying close by. The unsettling discovery sent shockwaves through his relatives and local residents. His family immediately informed the Bhojpur police.
Police Engage in Thorough Investigation
The police, upon arrival, commenced a meticulous investigation, gathering evidence on-site and summoning an FSL team. They undertook the due process for the postmortem of the deceased while scrutinizing all aspects of the situation.
Family Voices Suspicions of Murder
The deceased's cousin, Veer Bahadur Singh, suspects foul play; Singh was found with a gunshot wound near the entrance of his home, his licensed gun by his side. According to Bahadur Singh, the victim slept alone, and the family fears he was murdered, though they're clueless about the motive.
Uncertainty Lingers: Murder or Suicide?
Sub-inspector Yogendra Prasad of the Bhojpur police hinted at the complexity of the case, stating they received reports of Singh shooting himself with his own weapon. Determining whether the death was self-inflicted or a homicide, including identifying the motive, remains under investigation. For now, the police are focused on the postmortem and related legal proceedings.
