Friendship Betrayed: The Murder for Compensation Money

Anil Kumar from Madhya Pradesh was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police for allegedly murdering his friend, Jeevan Ahirwar, to seize compensation money. The investigation revealed Kumar strangled Ahirwar, defaced his identity, and withdrew funds using the victim's ATM card.

In a chilling turn of events, Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended Anil Kumar, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, for the alleged murder of his friend Jeevan Ahirwar. The crime, driven by greed, sought to claim Ahirwar's compensation money.

The mangled remains of Ahirwar were discovered in Samba on January 7. Investigators confirmed he was strangled before his face was defaced with a stone. Kumar, his close associate, was motivated by the victim's recent Rs 13 lakh settlement from the Madhya Pradesh government.

Kumar, who confessed during interrogation, used stolen ATM and Remit cards to withdraw Rs 55,000 from Ahirwar's account. Police recovered three mobile phones from the suspect, alongside cash and further deposits in his bank. Efforts are ongoing to reclaim the stolen funds.

(With inputs from agencies.)