, Hasan Ali, 30, was shot dead in Shahpur Nai Mohalla, Palamu district. Five criminals kidnapped Ali and his friend Vinay Agarwal near Hospital Chowk. They took them on bikes to Shahpur, stabbed Ali, and shot him. The incident was caught on CCTV. Ali, a painter from Mumbai, was visiting for Muharram. Police found banned cough syrup in his pocket. Ali was previously jailed for murder in 2020. Police suspect old rivalry as the motive. Chainpur police station in-charge Ram Sharma said they are working to identify and arrest the criminals. To stay safe, avoid isolated areas at night and report suspicious activities to the police. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 15:29 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 25 Aug 2023, Hasan Ali, 30, was shot dead in Shahpur Nai Mohalla, Palamu district
- Five criminals kidnapped Ali and his friend Vinay Agarwal near Hospital Chowk
- They took them on bikes to Shahpur, stabbed Ali, and shot him