Ranjhi police have arrested seven persons, including a 16-year-old juvenile in the death of a youth following a violent clash during a community programme at Azad Nagar in Gokalpur. Police have seized a knife and five sticks used in the attack. According to Ranjhi police, the incident took place around 10 pm on October 25, 2026, at a community programme organised at a Devi temple in Azad Nagar, Gokalpur.

 

A dispute broke out when the son of one of the accused was passing through the venue with a friend. Some people objected to their moving at high speed which led to an argument. The dispute escalated when Sameer Vanshkar arrived at the spot with family members and friends. The group abused and attacked several people with sticks, clubs and a knife, injuring Parth Yadav, Ravishankar Gotiya, Bharti and several others. The injured were taken to hospital, and a case was initially registered on the complaint of Ravishankar Gotiya under relevant sections of BNS. Parth Yadav sustained a serious head injury in the attack.

 

He was initially admitted to Ashish Hospital and later shifted to Medical Hospital, where he died during treatment on October 26. Following his death, police added charges of murder and attempt to murder to the case. Continuing a rigorous search, police succeeded in apprehending the accused identified as Sameer Vanshkar (30), Abhishek alias Babla Vanshkar (22), Rohit Vanshkar (24), Akash Vanshkar (32), Shalini Vanshkar (28), Dhandhu Vanshkar (60) and a 16-year-old juvenile. They were taken into custody and formally arrested in connection with the case. Police seized a Chinese-made knife and five sticks used in the assault while further investigation is underway.