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Samastipur: Friend Kills Acquaintance Over ₹1 Lakh, Body Thrown in Ganga
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:31 PM
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In Samastipur, a 19‑year‑old was strangled to death by a friend over a disputed ₹1 lakh transaction, and the body was disposed of in the Ganga. Both suspects have been arrested.
On an undisclosed date, 19‑year‑old Rohan Kumar was found dead in the Ganga near Samastipur after a dispute over a ₹1 lakh transaction. Police say the victim was strangled by his friend Suman and accomplice Pappu.
Samastipur police arrested Suman and Pappu on the same day. The body was recovered from the river and identified by forensic experts.
The case highlights the rising trend of money‑related violence in the region. Authorities urge people to resolve disputes peacefully.
The investigation is ongoing; the police have filed a case under the Indian Penal Code.
Samastipur police arrested Suman and Pappu on the same day. The body was recovered from the river and identified by forensic experts.
The case highlights the rising trend of money‑related violence in the region. Authorities urge people to resolve disputes peacefully.
The investigation is ongoing; the police have filed a case under the Indian Penal Code.