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Crime
Elder Brother Accused of Murdering 55-Year-Old Sunil Kumar Suman Over Land Dispute in Saharsa
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:32 PM
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Police in Saharsa are investigating the killing of 55‑year‑old Sunil Kumar Suman, who was beaten to death by his elder brother, with alleged involvement of his younger brother and nephew, over a land dispute.
On Wednesday morning, Sunil Kumar Suman, 55, stepped out for his routine morning walk in Saharsa when he was attacked in a garden near his residence. Witnesses say he was repeatedly beaten, sustaining fatal injuries that led to his death at a local hospital.
Police investigations have identified Sunil's elder brother as the primary suspect, alleging that he orchestrated the assault. The probe also points to the involvement of Sunil's younger brother and nephew, who are believed to have assisted in the beating.
The motive appears to be a long‑standing land dispute within the family, a common source of conflict in rural Bihar. Authorities say the property in question has been contested for months, escalating tensions among the relatives.
Saharsa police have opened a criminal case under sections pertaining to homicide and have detained the accused for further questioning. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek to establish the exact sequence of events and gather forensic evidence.
Police investigations have identified Sunil's elder brother as the primary suspect, alleging that he orchestrated the assault. The probe also points to the involvement of Sunil's younger brother and nephew, who are believed to have assisted in the beating.
The motive appears to be a long‑standing land dispute within the family, a common source of conflict in rural Bihar. Authorities say the property in question has been contested for months, escalating tensions among the relatives.
Saharsa police have opened a criminal case under sections pertaining to homicide and have detained the accused for further questioning. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek to establish the exact sequence of events and gather forensic evidence.