Horror gripped Dumka district as details emerged of a cousin killing his kin in a jealous frenzy over a girlfriend. Accused Manilal Hansda was nabbed by Masalia police after admitting to the stone attack that felled Chuhapani Hansda, exposing deep-seated family rifts.
The breakthrough followed Babusol Baski’s police complaint regarding his slain relative. Investigators honed in on Manilal, spotted with Chuhapani at a football match hours before the tragedy.
His initial yarn of shadowy attackers post-match didn’t hold water. Rigorous questioning in detention cracked him open: the spark was Chuhapani’s alleged ogling of Manilal’s partner, fueling repeated clashes.
Context from days prior—a bustling mela and soccer event—led the pair to indulge in handia. On the return trek, booze loosened tongues, reigniting the girlfriend feud into physical mayhem. Seizing the moment, Manilal crushed Chuhapani’s skull with a hefty roadside stone, killing him instantly.
To mislead pursuers, he concocted the assailants’ story. Yet, precise police tactics recovered the damning bloodied stone and his bracelet evidence. Judicial custody awaits as inquiries proceed.
Beyond the crime, this case illuminates the volatile mix of personal desires and impulsivity, urging better avenues for resolving intimate conflicts before tragedy strikes.