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Maharshi Bhakta

Death by Force
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On October 7, 2023, at approximately 10:02 PM, a tragic incident occurred at the Executive Inn located in the 200 block of North Marland in Hobbs, New Mexico. Maharshi Bhakta, a 35-year-old man, was found by police officers lying on the ground near the door of a motel room with several gunshot wounds. Despite being transported to Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital, Bhakta unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

The Hobbs Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting. Surveill ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Maharshi Bhakta

    Male

    Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

    Hobbs

    NM

    2023-10-07

    35

    Maharshi

    Bhakta

    Yes

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Wow, this situation in Hobbs is deeply concerning. I can't get over the fact that another teenager i... ...Read More
    11/04/2024
    I've been following the case of Maharshi Bhakta's tragic death at the Executive Inn, and something t... ...Read More
    10/03/2024
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