Dancer Pooja Murder Case Solved in Palamu, Four Arrested Including Lover
Love Affair Led to Professional Dancer’s Daylight Murder, Says Police
Key Points:
- Police arrest four including victim’s lover Sandeep Kumar Singh
- Main shooter from Bihar’s Aurangabad among those held
- Rs 60,000 contract money paid for the murder, Rs 10,000 recovered
MEDININAGAR – Palamu police have arrested four persons in connection with dancer Pooja Kumari’s murder case.
SP Reeshma Rameshan formed a Special Investigation Team. The case saw quick breakthroughs.
“This was a planned murder over a love affair,” said a senior police official.
Investigation Details
The victim was shot dead on December 22. Police recovered the murder weapon.
Both Pooja and Sandeep were married to different people. Their relationship caused family tensions.
Criminal Connections
The main shooter has a criminal history. He faces ten FIRs in Bihar.
Police found Shubham Singh helped arrange shooters. The contract killing cost Rs 60,000.
Police Action
SDPO Mohammad Yakub led the raids. The operation involved multiple police teams.
The accused are in judicial custody. Police expect more arrests soon.

