Madhubani, Bihar| Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Chandra Mohan Singh, who had been absconding after allegedly shooting a man dead with his service revolver earlier this month, was found dead in a field in Bihar’s Madhubani district. His death has added a new dimension to the investigation, with police awaiting post-mortem and forensic examination reports to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to police officials, Singh's body was recovered from a field in the Babubarhi police station area on Thursday, November 12. Local residents reportedly alerted the police after noticing a foul smell coming from the area. His identity was established through personal belongings and documents recovered near the body, including his Aadhaar card, mobile phone, laptop and other identification materials.
Background of the Shooting Incident
Singh had been absconding since November 3, when he allegedly opened fire on villagers in Balirajgarh village under the Babubarhi police station limits. According to reports, the incident occurred after villagers confronted him at a woman's residence.
During the confrontation, Singh allegedly fired multiple rounds from his service revolver, killing Ashok Yadav and injuring three other people. Following the incident, Madhubani Police constituted 12 special teams to trace and arrest the absconding officer. Search operations were reportedly conducted in areas near the Nepal border and at suspected hideouts outside Bihar.
Forensic Investigation and Recovery of Evidence
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was called to examine the scene where Singh's body was recovered. Investigators collected physical evidence from the location, while his service pistol and other personal belongings were also recovered.
Police officials stated that the body bore multiple injury marks. However, the exact circumstances and cause of death remain undetermined.
Madhubani Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Yogendra Kumar stated that a three-member medical board would conduct the post-mortem examination, which would also be videographed in the presence of an executive magistrate. The recovered service pistol will also undergo forensic examination.
Investigation Awaiting Forensic Findings
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Singh's death from all possible angles. The post-mortem findings, examination of the recovered firearm and other forensic evidence are expected to play an important role in establishing the sequence of events.
The investigation will also seek to determine whether the injuries were self-inflicted or resulted from the involvement of another person. No conclusion regarding the cause or manner of death has been established so far.
The findings of the medical examination and forensic analysis will be crucial in clarifying the circumstances surrounding the death of the absconding police officer.