Mastermind of Sonu Sardar Murder Case Arrested in Seraikela
Two More Arrests Made in High-Profile Gamharia Murder Investigation
Key Points:
- Police arrest mastermind Birbal Sardar and accomplice Ravi Mahto
- Five suspects previously arrested, one surrenders in court
- Land deal dispute revealed as motive behind murder
SERAIKELA – Police have arrested the mastermind Birbal Sardar and his accomplice in the high-profile Sonu Sardar murder case from Gamharia.
The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the case. SP Mukesh Kumar Lunayat announced the developments.
“This was a meticulously planned murder over a land dispute,” said a senior police official familiar with the case.
Previous Arrests
Five suspects were already in judicial custody. Meanwhile, another accused, Lakhi Charan Nayak, surrendered in court.
The investigation revealed a property dispute as the primary motive. Sources indicate the deal was worth several lakhs.
Investigation Details
Police gathered crucial evidence over three weeks. “Our team worked round the clock to crack this case,” an investigator revealed.
The case shocked the local community. Local residents expressed relief at the arrests.

