DGP Hemant Kumar Lohia’s home assist arrested for his homicide

Jammu and Kashmir police has nabbed Yasir Ahmed, suspected killer of Director Normal (Prisons) Hemant Kumar Lohia on Tuesday. The manhunt went all evening lengthy. The 23-year-old home assist labored at Lohia’s residence and was arrested whereas on the run. Police officers are at the moment questioning him in regards to the alleged homicide, ADGP Mukesh Singh knowledgeable India Right this moment.

Hemant Kumar Lohia, the 1992 batch IPS officer was discovered lifeless at his residence late Monday evening. Police mentioned the 57-year-old’s throat was slit and there have been burn accidents on his physique. Preliminary investigation of crime scene indicated that the killer first suffocated Lohia to loss of life and slit his throat with a damaged ketchup bottle, Director Normal of Police Dilbag Singh mentioned. He had additionally tried to burn the physique.

In keeping with the police, CCTV footage confirmed Yasir working away shortly after the homicide. Yasir had labored at Lohia’s residence for over six months. Investigation discovered that the younger man was aggressive and gave the impression to be depressed.

Terror organisation Individuals’s Anti-Fascist Entrance (PAFF) claimed accountability for Lohia’s homicide, which came about at a time when Union House Minister Amit Shah was on a go to to Jammu and Kashmir.
 

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