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Auto Driver Held for Friend's Murder After 15-Day Chase
16 Feb
Summary
- An auto driver was arrested after being on the run for 15 days.
- The accused allegedly murdered his friend after an argument.
- The murder occurred after a dispute at a hotel following an earlier altercation.
An auto driver identified as Vishal Mishra, 26, has been apprehended by the Industrial Area Phase-1 police in Chandigarh, concluding a 15-day manhunt. Mishra is accused of murdering his friend, Arun Kumar Tiwari, 31, also an auto driver.
The fatal incident transpired on January 28, 2026. The victim's brother, Prem Prakash Tiwari, reported that an initial altercation between Arun and Vishal at the railway station was resolved. However, a second, more serious argument erupted later at a hotel in Daria village.
