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Two held for murder of Nepal national in Rajendranagar

Rajendranagar police have apprehended two suspects, including a 17-year-old boy, in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old Nepali national, Nagendra Majhi, in Jana Chaitanya Colony. The accused are identified as Mohammed Sufiyan Sohil Farash, 21, and a minor with a criminal record. Police seized a Honda Activa and the victim's mobile phone.

Nagendra, a hotel cook, lived with his wife in Jana Chaitanya Phase-I. On Tuesday night, he told his wife he was leaving to smoke. When he failed to return, she discovered his injured body on the roadside on Wednesday morning. The police registered a murder case based on her complaint and utilized CCTV footage and technical evidence to track the accused.

The investigation revealed that the two assaulted Nagendra, stole his phone, and fled on a scooter. The accused were later apprehended, and the stolen mobile phone and scooter were recovered.

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