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Rajesh and Toofani allegedly dragged Shankar to a nearby muddy area and pinned him down, resulting in his death.
The trio engaged in a drunken brawl, which escalated into a physical fight. (Image: Representative/PTI)
A political discussion over the Bihar poll verdict turned into a family argument in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, leading the maternal uncles to kill their 22-year-old nephew.
The incident occurred at the under-construction premises, where Shankar Manjhi (22), a labourer from Bihar’s Shivhar district, was staying with his maternal uncles Rajesh Manjhi (25) and Toofani Manjhi (27).
Preliminary investigations revealed that Shankar was a RJD supporter, while the two accused supported the JD(U), police station in-charge Anoop Bhargava was quoted by news agency PTI.
He said the trio engaged in a drunken brawl, which escalated into a physical fight. Rajesh and Toofani allegedly dragged Shankar to a nearby muddy area and pinned him down, resulting in his death.
Shankar was rushed to a district hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Bhargava said Rajesh and Toofani were taken into custody, and during interrogation, both confessed to the murder. A case was registered.
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November 18, 2025, 08:12 IST
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