A love triangle spanning 15 years exploded into murder in Ranchi’s Khelgaon area, where a betrayed husband paid 8 lakh to eliminate his wife’s lover. Asif Ansari’s lifeless body, riddled with bullets and battered beyond recognition, was found in Anand Vihar on February 19, unraveling a meticulously planned assassination by Johnson Minj and his accomplices.
Police disclosures paint a picture of obsession and retaliation. Biula Toppo and Asif’s affair thrived in secrecy for over a decade and a half. When Johnson learned of it, his protests fell on deaf ears, pushing him to ally with Deepak Agarwal for the hit. Payments were doled out precisely: 4 lakh to Deepak, 2.4 lakh to Prem Lakda, and 1.6 lakh to Prince Kumar.
Sadar DSP Sanjeev Besra detailed how the plotters ambushed Asif during a rendezvous, firing from a country pistol before smashing his features with stones. Raids yielded the pistol, bikes, and scooters, solidifying the case against the quintet including Biula.
As Ranchi grapples with this sordid saga, it serves as a grim reminder of how personal vendettas can spiral into tragedy. Law enforcement’s decisive action restores some faith in justice prevailing over passion’s dark side.