Former MLA Ram Prasad Ahirwar arrested for employee’s death; sixth accused surrenders

Additional Superintendent of Police (Jalaun) Pradeep Kumar said, “All six accused in the case have now been arrested. No one is absconding.”

The murder came to light on August 9 when unidentified men dumped an injured man outside Jalaun Community Health Centre. The victim was later identified as 46-year-old Jitendra, who managed the inter-college run by the former MLA’s family. The victim’s son, Nitin, alleged in a complaint that Ram Prasad had summoned Jitendra to the house, where he was allegedly assaulted and later left with grievous injuries.

Police said their inquiry found tensions had arisen after Jitendra, who had gained Ram Prasad’s trust and been given keys to the college gate, repeatedly reported the son and grandson’s conduct to Ram Prasad. On August 9, Jitendra was called to the house and, when he refused to comply with demands, was allegedly beaten by Aman and his associates.

“They then took him to a closed petrol pump they owned, according to police, where he was allegedly assaulted again and later abandoned outside the CHC,” said a police officer involved in the probe. Investigators said Ram Prasad was not present at the petrol pump. Police earlier announced rewards for information leading to the arrest of the accused. The FIR has been registered under BNS sections 191(2) {rioting}, 103(1) {murder}, 352 {intentional insult to provoke breach of peace}, 351(2) {criminal intimidation} and 61(2)(a) {criminal conspiracy}, police said.