Painter Murdered at Bathubasti Graveyard; Two Arrested

Sri Vijaya Puram | May 25. 2026

A 36-year-old painter was allegedly murdered following a violent altercation on the Bathubasti graveyard space on the evening of May 23, with police arresting two individuals from Mayabunder in reference to the case.

The deceased has been recognized as V. Shankar. According to sources, Shankar and his associates have been consuming alcohol contained in the burial floor shed on the evening of May 23. Sources stated two intoxicated individuals from Mayabunder have been additionally current there.  An altercation reportedly broke out between the 2 intoxicated individuals from Mayabunder and Shankar over a dispute relating to house contained in the shed or a associated concern.

The argument quickly turned violent, throughout which Shankar sustained severe accidents that allegedly led to his dying.

An FIR has been registered at Pahargaon Police Station beneath Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in reference to the homicide case. The FIR states that data relating to the physique being discovered on the Bathubasti graveyard was obtained on the morning of May 24.

According to the grievance recorded within the FIR, the deceased was discovered mendacity on the graveyard with seen accidents on his physique, elevating suspicion that he had been assaulted by unknown individuals.

Sources knowledgeable that the accused individuals, recognized as Krishna and Sagar, have been arrested by the police. During the investigation, incriminating proof, together with blood-stained garments, was reportedly recovered.

Further particulars are awaited.