Jodhpur Businessman Found Decapitated in Ranchi
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Synopsis
A businessman from Rajasthan, Pukhraj Kumar, was found decapitated in Ranchi while carrying Rs 27 lakh. His body was discovered in Khunti district, and police are investigating the circumstances of his murder and the missing cash.
Key Takeaways
- Pukhraj Kumar was a coal trader from Jodhpur.
- The gruesome discovery was made in Khunti district.
- He was last heard from on February 27.
- Police are searching for the suspects involved.
- Motives behind the murder remain unclear.
Ranchi, March 2 (NationPress) - The Jharkhand Police have confirmed the identity of a decapitated businessman from Rajasthan, who was found in Ranchi while carrying Rs 27 lakh in cash. His body was located on the roadside in the Khunti district, which lies adjacent to Ranchi, local authorities reported on Sunday.
The deceased, known as Pukhraj Kumar, was a coal trader hailing from Himboli village in Jodhpur. His family had raised concerns after he lost contact on February 27.
According to police reports, the headless body was initially discovered on Friday morning near Janumdih Mor on Kujram-Chukrumod Road, falling under the jurisdiction of the Maranghada police station in Khunti. The shocking news circulated rapidly on social media and news outlets, prompting Pukhraj's family to alert the authorities, fearing the worst.
Using the family's description, police confirmed the identity of the remains as that of Pukhraj Kumar, aided by documents and photographs provided by his relatives.
After identification, the police returned the remains to the grieving family while they continued their search for the severed head.
Pukhraj’s brother revealed that the businessman had come to Ranchi with Rs 27 lakh in cash, although his reasons for the visit remain unclear. Prior to his disappearance, he had communicated with his family, stating he had met three men - Tabarak, Laxman, and Raj - who had invited him to their home. Communication ceased after that, and his mobile phone was found to be switched off.
The authorities have initiated a thorough search operation to locate the suspects. DSP Varun Rajak assured that the individuals responsible would be apprehended soon.
Meanwhile, the motives behind the murder and the whereabouts of the Rs 27 lakh Pukhraj had in his possession remain unclear. The police are actively investigating whether the financial aspect was linked to the crime or if other motives contributed to his brutal demise.
