Dungarpur: In the rural village of Balwara Samited in Rajasthan’s Dungarpur district, a grim tale unfolded as a 30-year-old man allegedly committed patricide, sending shockwaves through the community. According to police reports disclosed on a somber Friday evening, the accused, identified as Chunni Lal, purportedly engaged in a fatal altercation with his 60-year-old father, Rajeng Baranda, resulting in a tragic outcome.
The harrowing incident transpired on a seemingly ordinary Monday, the 18th of March, when emotions ran high and tempers flared within the confines of their familial abode. Triggered by a heated argument, Chunni Lal reportedly wielded a blunt object, inflicting multiple grievous wounds upon his father, including a fatal blow to the skull. In the aftermath of the violent outburst, Rajeng Baranda succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a shattered family and a community in mourning.
Rather than seek help or report the tragic event, Chunni Lal purportedly resorted to a chilling act of concealment. He allegedly buried his father’s lifeless body within the confines of their own home, a macabre secret hidden beneath the facade of domesticity. For five agonizing days, the truth lay buried alongside the deceased, a sinister secret waiting to be unearthed.
However, the facade of normalcy could not withstand the scrutiny of suspicion forever. Concerns over Baranda’s unexplained absence began to mount, prompting his other sons—Pappu, Dinesh, and Prakash—to launch their own investigation. Despite residing in separate dwellings within the same village, the trio sensed something amiss and embarked on a quest for answers.
Their suspicions peaked when Prakash, residing in Ahmedabad with his mother, received distressing news from his brothers, Dinesh and Pappu, who shared the same village as their father and Chunni Lal. Worried by the abrupt disappearance of their patriarch, the brothers united in their resolve to uncover the truth.
Their collective efforts culminated in a poignant reunion at Chunni Lal’s doorstep. Confronted by the sudden arrival of his siblings and the weight of their inquiries, Chunni Lal initially wove a web of deceit in a futile attempt to obscure his guilt. Yet, in the face of relentless questioning and the crushing weight of his conscience, the facade crumbled, and the chilling truth emerged.
Chunni Lal, burdened by the weight of his heinous deed, confessed to the unfathomable crime that had torn their family asunder. With a heavy heart, Prakash took the courageous step of lodging a formal complaint with the local authorities, sparking a swift response from law enforcement.
In accordance with the dictates of justice, the wheels of the legal system began to turn. A first information report was swiftly registered against Chunni Lal under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code, marking the commencement of formal proceedings against him. In a decisive display of law enforcement’s resolve, the accused was promptly apprehended, bringing a modicum of closure to the grieving family.
As the investigation progresses, lingering questions shroud the tragic events that unfolded within the walls of their familial abode. What unfathomable series of events could have precipitated such a violent escalation? What demons lurked within Chunni Lal’s psyche, driving him to commit such an unspeakable act? With the shadow of tragedy looming large, the community grapples with the profound implications of this harrowing tale, united in their quest for answers and justice for the fallen patriarch, Rajeng Baranda.
