Nagpur: In a shocking incident, ‘Jhund’ actor and history-sheeter Babu Chhetri alias Priyanshu Thakur was allegedly murdered by his friend Shahu in Nara locality, under the jurisdiction of Jaripatka Police Station, in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8.

According to police sources, the incident came to light around 3 am when officers received information about a violent clash between the two friends. Preliminary investigations suggest that an argument between them escalated, following which Shahu attacked Babu Chhetri with a sharp weapon, leading to his death.

Police teams rushed to the scene and initiated an investigation. The body was sent for post-mortem, while the accused fled the spot soon after committing the crime.

Senior officials from the Jaripatka Division visited the crime scene, and multiple teams have been formed to trace and arrest the absconding accused. The motive behind the murder is still under investigation.