Police in Selakui have arrested a 25-year-old man after his neighbour died during a confrontation connected to an invitation for his daughter’s first birthday celebration. The incident occurred on 21 September in Jamnpur, where both men lived as tenants in the same building.
The deceased, identified as Rajpal, was taken to Subharti Hospital in a 108 ambulance. Doctors declared him dead after he suffered a stab wound to the chest, according to the police account.
Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Doval said Jitendra Kumar and Rajpal had been drinking when an argument began. Rajpal had objected to not being invited to Kumar’s daughter’s birthday party.
How the confrontation escalated
Police said the 2 men already had a dispute. During questioning, Kumar reportedly told investigators that this earlier conflict was the reason he had not invited Rajpal to the celebration.
According to the police account, Rajpal slapped Kumar during the argument. Kumar then allegedly struck him in the chest with a knife before fleeing from the location.
The Selakui police station received information through the control room after the incident. Officers reached the spot and arranged for Rajpal to be taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Arrest and investigation
Police formed several teams to trace Kumar after the stabbing. He was arrested on Tuesday from Mental Hospital Road in Sahaspur, SSP Doval said.
Investigators also recovered the knife allegedly used in the incident based on information provided by the accused. The recovery and other evidence will form part of the investigation into the death.
The case followed a complaint submitted by Rajpal’s family. Police registered it against Kumar under Section 103(one) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Legal provision cited by police
Under the provision cited in the case, a person convicted of murder may face the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a fine. The registration of the case and arrest do not by themselves establish Kumar’s guilt; the allegations will be examined through the legal process.
The police account identifies the invitation dispute, the reported slap and the subsequent knife attack as the sequence preceding Rajpal’s death. Further proceedings will determine the evidence and charges in the case.
Conclusion
Police have arrested Jitendra Kumar in connection with Rajpal’s death in Selakui and registered a case under Section 103(one) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigation will now proceed through the legal process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place in Jamnpur, Selakui, where Jitendra Kumar and Rajpal lived as tenants in the same building.
Q. Who was arrested?
Police arrested 25-year-old Jitendra Kumar in connection with Rajpal’s death.
Q. What reportedly led to the confrontation?
Police said the dispute followed Rajpal’s objection to not being invited to Kumar’s daughter’s first birthday party. Investigators also said the 2 men had an earlier dispute.
Q. What happened to Rajpal after the stabbing?
Rajpal was taken by 108 ambulance to Subharti Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Q. Which legal provision was used?
Police registered the case under Section 103(one) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a complaint from Rajpal’s family.
Q. What punishment does the cited provision provide?
The provision cited by police allows for the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a fine, for a person convicted of murder.
