Dhanbad’s serene Surya Highland Society turned into a crime scene when the body of loan recovery agent Amit Kumar Agarwal was discovered in Vikas Khandelwal’s residence under Saraidhela police limits on Sunday. The brutal murder has stunned residents and highlighted the perils of the loan recovery business.
Upon receiving the alert, law enforcement arrived promptly, took possession of the corpse, performed necessary procedures, and transported it to Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Memorial Medical College for autopsy. Prior to this, Amit’s family from Sadar area had lodged a complaint about his disappearance, mentioning ransom demands of 15 lakhs via his phone.
Technical surveillance led investigators to trace the phone’s signal, prompting the detention of prime suspect Vikas Khandelwal. Under grilling, he admitted to slaying Amit, guiding police to the hidden body. DSP Naushad Alam confirmed the breakthrough.
The motive traces back to a heated dispute involving a crore-sized loan settlement gone sour. What began as business acrimony ended in cold-blooded murder after Amit’s abduction on Saturday night. The swift police action has been praised, but the incident raises serious questions about safety in financial recovery operations.
Ongoing interrogations aim to unearth any larger conspiracy. As the community reels from the tragedy, police vow to leave no stone unturned in delivering justice.