A woman’s murder in Gajawak Mohammadpur, initially mysterious, has been solved by the police in Patna. The deceased, Mala Devi, was identified as the wife of Subodh Sharma from Jehanabad. She was found murdered on January 11, leading to a police investigation.
City Superintendent of Police (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh stated that the case, initially blind, was resolved within 48 hours using technical and scientific methods. Investigations revealed that Mala Devi’s alleged personal relationships and financial transactions caused tension in her marriage, leading to her husband, Subodh Sharma, allegedly plotting the murder.
Subodh Sharma reportedly enlisted an old acquaintance, Kunal Kishore, to carry out the murder plan. The police disclosed that an advance payment of Rs 2.50 lakh was made, with promises of further payment later. On January 11, Mala Devi was taken to a secluded area in Gajawak Mohammadpur under false pretenses and shot by the accused, who then fled the scene.
Police utilized mobile call details, location data, and interpersonal contacts during the investigation, leading to significant breakthroughs. Kunal Kishore was apprehended at Jehanabad railway station, and the mobile phone used in the crime was recovered. Subodh Sharma, the victim’s husband, was subsequently arrested based on information obtained during interrogation.
Both suspects are currently undergoing further questioning by the police. The case was cracked by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Phulwarisharif. Authorities continue to investigate to uncover the entire network, retrieve the weapon used, and determine the involvement of any additional accomplices.
