A 35-year-old worker from Agra was stabbed to death in Karnal, Haryana. The attack happened in the early hours of September 16, 2026.
Police solved the Karnal petha worker murder case within 24 hours. Three local men were arrested for killing him after a roadside argument.
The victim was Kalicharan. He had been working in Karnal for nearly ten years at a petha manufacturing unit. He was returning from a visit to his family in Agra when he was attacked.
Who Was Kalicharan?
Kalicharan was from Baroda village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. He had been living and working in Karnal for about ten years.
He worked at Govardhan Petha Bhandar in Model Town. His three brothers also live in Karnal. His wife and three children live in Agra.
What Happened That Night
On September 16, Kalicharan was returning to Karnal from Agra after meeting his family. He reached Karnal railway station around midnight and spoke to his family on the phone. After that call, his phone switched off.
When the family could not reach him again, his elder brother went out to look for him. The next morning, the brother got a call informing him that Kalicharan was dead.
Police said the attack took place around 2 AM near NDRI Road, a little ahead of a hotel. Three men surrounded him there and attacked him with a knife. He died on the spot. Police said all three attackers were drug addicts.
The Investigation
The case was first registered as a blind murder. It was filed at the Civil Lines police station based on a complaint by Kalicharan’s brother, Chetan.
Karnal Superintendent of Police Karan Goel assigned the case to the Special Detective Unit (CIA-2). The team was led by in-charge Parveen Kumar.
The police team analysed CCTV footage from the railway station to the crime scene. They also conducted a technical investigation and acted on reliable information.
The breakthrough came within 24 hours.
The Arrests
Three suspects were arrested from Mangal Colony in Karnal. They have been identified as:
- Deepanshu alias Dimpy, resident of New Valmiki Colony
- Yogesh alias Noni, resident of New Valmiki Colony
- Romeo alias Aloo, resident of New Bahadur Chand Colony
According to ASP Karnal Ravindra Kumar, the accused confessed during questioning. They said they killed Kalicharan with a knife after an argument broke out while they were on a motorcycle.
The argument escalated. The accused attacked Kalicharan with a knife. Then they fled the spot on a motorcycle.
What Police Said
ASP Ravindra Kumar said police are trying to recover the weapon. They are also looking for the victim’s mobile phone and the motorcycle used in the crime.
CIA-2 in-charge Parveen Kumar said the three accused are being questioned further. Police are investigating all angles related to the murder.
The accused were produced in court for remand. During remand, police will try to recover the murder weapon and investigate other motives.
Family Left Behind
Kalicharan is survived by his wife and three children. They live in Agra. His three brothers also live in Karnal.
The body was sent to Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College for post-mortem examination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the Karnal petha worker murder case?
The Karnal petha worker murder case refers to the killing of Kalicharan, a 35-year-old worker from Agra. He was stabbed to death near NDRI Chowk in Karnal on the night of September 16, 2026.
Q2. Who was the victim in the Karnal petha worker murder?
Kalicharan was from Baroda village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. He had been working at Govardhan Petha Bhandar in Model Town, Karnal, for about ten years.
Q3. When and where did the Karnal petha worker murder happen?
The incident took place late on September 16, 2026. It happened near the LIC office at NDRI Chowk in Karnal, Haryana. Kalicharan was walking home from the railway station.
Q4. Who were the accused arrested in the Karnal petha worker murder?
Three men were arrested. They are Deepanshu alias Dimpy, Yogesh alias Noni, and Romeo alias Aloo. All three are residents of Karnal.
