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Satna Murder: Foul Smell Uncovers Killing Over Transaction-Interest Dispute; Three Arrested.
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:59
Satna Murder: Foul Smell Uncovers Killing Over Transaction-Interest Dispute; Three Arrested.
- •Satna police solved a murder case near Pashupatinath Dham, revealing a dispute over money transactions and interest as the motive.
- •The deceased, Ramashankar Garg, lent money on interest and was accused of charging high rates.
- •The incident occurred on the night of September 14-15; Ramashankar's semi-decomposed body was found on September 18 after neighbors reported a foul smell.
- •Investigation showed Ramashankar had lent Rs 30,000 to Ankit Raikwar at 10% interest, receiving a blank check from Ankit's brother Sachin Raikwar.
- •Accused Ankit Raikwar, his brother Sachin, and relative Neeraj allegedly attacked and murdered Ramashankar, then fled the scene.
Key Questions Answered
The murder of Ramashankar Garg was committed over a dispute regarding money transactions and interest after he lent Rs 30,000 at a 10 percent interest rate and later presented a blank check in court when payments weren't made.
Police discovered Ramashankar Garg's body in a semi-decomposed state after neighbors noticed a foul smell emanating from his house and informed the Civil Line police on September 18.
The Civil Line police arrested three accused individuals in the murder case, including two real brothers named Ankit Raikwar and Sachin Raikwar, along with their relative Neeraj.
