Jharsuguda kidnap-murder case accused attempts suicide on last day of police remand

In a major development in the Jharsuguda minor boy Samarth Agarwal’s kidnap and murder case, one of the accused, Amit Sharma on Tuesday attempted suicide inside Reserve Battalion’s washroom.

As per initial reports, Sharma slit his wrist and other body parts with a piece of glass he acquired by smashing a mirror in the washroom. Currently, Sharma is on a three-day police remand and he was brought to the Reserve Battalion for interrogation in connection with the sensational case. Today was the last day of Sharma’s remand period.

Following the incident, Sharma was rescued and rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Earlier, police had arrested two accused- Amit Kumar Sharma of Jharsuguda and Dinesh Kumar Agarwal of Brajrajnagar in connection with the case. It is pertinent to mention here that Samarth Agarwal’s body was recovered on March 28.

As per reports, Amit along with his aide Dinesh abducted Samarth on March 27 while the latter was on his way for cricket practice on a scooter. As per the allegations, the duo first demanded Rs 50 lakh and later Rs 90 lakh ransom from Samarth’s father for his release.

(Reported by Bhagirathi Sahoo)