State vs. Unknown Accused — Araria murder case

25 Oct 2026News

Police have taken two people into custody in the Pankaj murder case

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police have taken two people into custody regarding a murder investigation.
Who:: The police are the agency involved, and the two people are the accused.
When:: Reported on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Sikti Police Station, Araria, Bihar.
Why:: They are being held in connection with the Pankaj murder case.
What it means:: The investigation will continue with the two accused now in police custody for questioning.

23 Oct 2026News

Araria: Pankaj had gone with friends, body found in sand 5 kilometers away; what is the secret behind the murder?

Dainik Jagran

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A man named Pankaj was killed after going out with friends and his body was found in sand.
Who:: Pankaj is the victim and the police at Sikti Police Station are handling the case.
When:: Reported on 23 Oct 2026.
Where:: Sikti Police Station, Araria, Bihar.
Why:: The death is being investigated as a murder after the body was found far from his friends.
What it means:: The police are now working to uncover the secret behind the killing to identify who is responsible.

23 Oct 2026News

Pankaj murder case: Araria police await forensic report, friends under suspicion

Dainik Jagran

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police are investigating the death of a man named Pankaj and are examining his friends.
Who:: The Araria police are the agency investigating the case involving the victim named Pankaj.
When:: Reported on 23 Oct 2026.
Where:: Sikti Police Station in Araria, Bihar.
Why:: The police are waiting for scientific analysis of evidence from a laboratory to guide their investigation.
What it means:: The investigation remains ongoing while officials determine if the friends are involved in the crime.

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Police have taken two people into custody in the Pankaj murder case

Araria: Pankaj had gone with friends, body found in sand 5 kilometers away; what is the secret behind the murder?

Pankaj murder case: Araria police await forensic report, friends under suspicion

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