Was a Junior Engineer Murdered During a Robbery in Muzaffarpur?

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Key Takeaways
- Junior engineer Mohammad Mumtaz was murdered during a robbery.
- The incident took place in the early hours of the morning.
- The assailants used sharp weapons in the attack.
- The police have launched an investigation and are working to identify the suspects.
- The victim's body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
Patna, July 7 (NationPress) A junior engineer tragically lost his life during the early morning hours of Monday in the Kazi Mohammadpur region of Muzaffarpur after confronting intruders who broke into his residence, according to police reports.
The Station House Officer (SHO) of the Kazi Mohammadpur police station confirmed the victim's identity as Mohammad Mumtaz. He was attacked when he bravely tried to resist the thieves who invaded his home on Ramraji Road between 3 and 4 AM with the intent to steal valuables.
Mumtaz, who was stationed in the Bhagwanpur block of Vaishali district, was at home with his wife and two children at the time of this harrowing incident.
At the moment of the attack, he was in a separate room while his family was in another. Upon waking, he attempted to thwart the robbery, resulting in a violent struggle with the assailants.
The assailants struck with sharp weapons, leaving Mumtaz deceased at the scene. Alarmingly, his wife, who was in another room, remained unaware of the violent confrontation and the subsequent murder.
The criminals also vandalized the CCTV DVR system before making their escape.
Upon receiving the alert, police teams promptly arrived at the scene to commence an investigation.
A knife believed to have been used in the crime was also retrieved from the location.
City SP Kiran Kumar, who visited the site, stated, “We have summoned the FSL and technical teams for investigation. Initially, it appears to be a case of theft, but the true motive will only be determined following a thorough investigation.”
“We are actively working to identify the suspects, and the police have assured that the perpetrators will be apprehended soon,” he added.
The Muzaffarpur police have filed an FIR under the applicable sections for murder and robbery against unidentified persons at the Kazi Mohammadpur police station.
The district police have recovered the body and dispatched it to Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur for a post-mortem examination.