Family Alleges Assault Over Money Dispute; Body Brought Back to Village
Key Points:
- 22-year-old Umesh Chaudhary found injured in Chennai; dies post-surgery
- Family alleges assault by roommate over money dispute
- Body brought to native village for last rites with community support
MEDININAGAR – A 22-year-old laborer from Palamu’s Chainpur area, Umesh Kumar Chaudhary, died under suspicious circumstances in Chennai. Umesh, son of Guddu Chaudhary from Kankari village, had gone to Chennai a month ago for work.
Phone Call Before the Incident
On the night of December 8, Umesh called his father and informed him about an altercation with his roommate, one G Chaudhary, who hails from Maira village in the same district. Umesh mentioned that the fight was over a financial dispute. Soon after the call, Umesh’s phone became unreachable, raising concerns for his family.
Father Reaches Hospital
Umesh’s father, who also works in Chennai, was informed by his son’s contractor on the morning of December 9 that Umesh had been admitted to a hospital in a critical condition. Upon reaching the hospital, Guddu Chaudhary found his son severely injured. Doctors recommended immediate brain surgery due to the severity of the head injuries. Despite the operation, Umesh succumbed to his injuries within 24 hours.
Body Brought Back for Last Rites
With the support of the Kankari Panchayat head and family members, Umesh’s body was brought back to his native village on Friday night. His funeral took place on Saturday.
Umesh, the youngest among his siblings, was married four years ago but had been divorced. He leaves behind a two-year-old daughter.
Police Response and Investigation
Speaking on the matter, Chainpur Police Station in-charge Shriram Sharma confirmed they had received information about the incident. However, since the case occurred in Chennai, it falls under the jurisdiction of Chennai Police.
The family is now seeking justice and urging authorities to investigate the circumstances leading to Umesh’s death.
