Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : Shocking Murder of Priest in Bihar’s Gopalganj District
In a gruesome incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a priest was brutally murdered in Bihar’s Gopalganj district on Saturday, December 16. The victim, identified as Manoj Kumar, was working as a priest at a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Danapur village. His body was discovered after he had been missing for five days, and the scene was nothing short of horrifying.
According to reports, Kumar’s eyes were gouged out, and his genitals were mutilated. The level of violence inflicted upon him is truly disturbing, leaving the community in a state of shock and disbelief. The police had launched a search operation when Kumar first went missing, but unfortunately, they were unable to locate him in time.
The victim’s family revealed that Kumar had been shot in the neck before being subjected to this brutal attack. The sheer brutality of the crime has led to clashes erupting in the area, with locals accusing the police of negligence. Two police officials sustained minor injuries during the clashes as angry locals started pelting stones at them. In an act of further aggression, a police vehicle was set on fire.
The police have detained five individuals in connection with the incident, as the situation escalated into violence. Gopalganj Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Pranjal arrived at the scene to restore law and order and ensure the safety of the community.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wasted no time in criticizing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s government, blaming them for the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala compared the heinous crime to the tactics employed by the terrorist organization ISIS, further fueling the political controversy surrounding the incident.
As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of a respected priest. The shocking nature of this crime has raised concerns about the safety and security of individuals in the area. The police must thoroughly investigate the matter, identify the culprits, and bring them to justice to restore faith in the justice system and ensure that such heinous acts are not repeated in the future.