Lagatar24 Desk
Khunti: Khunti Police are reportedly closing in on the assailants in the life-threatening attack on Father Benedict of the RC Church, with a special investigation team (SIT) carrying out raids and interrogations and having questioned more than 50 suspects so far.
Three SIT Teams Working on the Case
According to sources, three separate teams formed on the instructions of SP Rishabh Garg are investigating. One is examining suspects on the basis of technical evidence, another is going through CCTV footage from the spot and surrounding areas, and the third is preparing a list of suspects from local sources and questioning them. Police are matching inputs from technical evidence, CCTV footage and interrogations to reach the accused, with the main focus on identifying those involved and finding the motive.
Key Leads Reported, No Arrest Confirmed Yet
Police are said to have found some important clues. However, no arrest has been officially confirmed so far, and no official timeline for a breakthrough has been announced. Sources say the next 41 hours could be crucial, with the case likely to be cracked in that period. The attack took place on October 20, according to this report.
Father’s Condition Remains Critical
Father Benedict, who was seriously injured, remains in a worrying condition at a private hospital in Ranchi. Hospital sources say he has a serious head injury and has received four units of blood so far. He is in the critical care unit under doctors’ supervision.
