Main Accused in Bihar Village Chief’s Murder Nabbed in Delhi’s Keshav Puram After Months on the Run

After months of intense investigation and cross-state coordination, the key accused in the brutal murder of a village chief in Bihar has been apprehended by Delhi Police in the Keshav Puram area of the national capital. The arrest marks a critical breakthrough in a case that had left a local community reeling and a family desperate for justice.

The accused, a 24-year-old man from Bihar’s Samastipur district, had been on the run since the deadly shooting that took the life of the village chief in broad daylight. Police officials believe the murder was the culmination of a deep-seated political rivalry, coupled with personal enmity. The victim, a well-known panchayat leader, had reportedly been receiving threats in the weeks leading up to his killing.

According to investigators, the accused allegedly fired the fatal shot that killed the village chief during a public altercation in his hometown. The attack was swift and calculated—witnesses say the assailants arrived on motorbikes, opened fire, and fled before anyone could intervene. The brazen nature of the murder sent shockwaves through the village and prompted protests demanding swift action from law enforcement.

What followed was a manhunt stretching across state lines. The Bihar Police had formed a special team to trace the suspect, but it wasn’t until they received intelligence that he may be hiding in Delhi that the breakthrough came. Working closely with their Delhi counterparts, a tip-off led them to a narrow lane in Keshav Puram, a densely populated locality known for its mix of working-class families and migrant populations.

In a joint operation between Bihar Police and Delhi’s Crime Branch, the accused was nabbed in the early hours of Tuesday. Officers surrounded the rented room where he had been hiding for weeks under a false identity. According to police sources, he had changed his appearance slightly and taken up odd jobs to blend in with the crowd. But digital surveillance and a few inconsistencies in his behavior eventually gave him away.

Senior police officials confirmed that the accused had been living alone and had avoided using any digital devices in a bid to stay off the radar. “He was extremely cautious, rarely stepped out during the day, and never stayed in one place too long. But even the most careful fugitives slip up eventually,” said one officer involved in the operation.

The accused is now in custody and is being transferred back to Bihar under tight security. Investigators say he will be interrogated further to uncover any larger conspiracy behind the killing. They believe he was not acting alone and are actively pursuing leads to identify others who may have assisted him—either in the planning of the murder or in helping him evade capture for so long.

The family of the slain village chief expressed a mix of relief and sorrow upon hearing the news of the arrest. “Nothing will bring him back, but we want justice to be served. We just want the truth to come out,” said a close relative.

Locals in the village also welcomed the arrest, hoping it would bring closure and serve as a warning to those who try to settle scores with violence. “For months, people were afraid to even talk about what happened. Maybe now, with the main culprit caught, we can begin to heal,” said one resident.

The case continues to draw public attention, not just for the heinous nature of the crime, but also for the political implications it carries. The deceased was a popular figure in local governance, and his murder had sparked debates about the safety of public servants, especially in rural regions where political tensions often run high.

As the investigation moves forward, all eyes are now on the legal proceedings to follow—and whether this arrest will pave the way for full justice in a case that shook an entire village.