Hostel Dispute Leads to Murder in Shankhamul; Mother Dies by Suicide
Summary
A 22-year-old student was killed in a hostel attack in Shankhamul after a drunken dispute with two fellow residents escalated into violence. His mother later died by suicide in Dang after receiving news of his death.
Key Points
- Basanta Kalakheti, 22, was attacked with a sharp weapon in a hostel room in Shankhamul and died during treatment.
- Police say the killing stemmed from a minor dispute after drinking alcohol with two friends the previous night.
- Two suspects, Shekhar Yadav and Pramit Patel, have been arrested, along with hostel operator Alok Thakur.
- Kalakheti’s mother, Bina Kalathoki, died by suicide in Ghorahi after learning about her son’s murder.
