Who Are the Prime Accused Arrested in the Katni Murder Case?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Two prime suspects arrested in the murder of Nilesh Rajak.
- Police encounter
- Government support extended to the victim's family.
- Chief Minister's commitment to law and order emphasized.
- Incident raises questions about public safety in the region.
Bhopal/Katni, Oct 29 (NationPress) In a decisive action regarding the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Nilesh Rajak in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, law enforcement has apprehended two key suspects linked to the incident.
The arrests were made following a police encounter.
Santosh Deharia, ASP, Katni, conveyed in a video message shared by the state Home Department, "The police have successfully detained both suspects in the Kaimor murder case from Kajrawara. During the operation, the suspects fired upon the police, leading to a defensive response from law enforcement. Both individuals sustained injuries during the confrontation."
Due to the extent of their injuries, they have been transferred to Jabalpur for further medical care. Although the police have not released comprehensive details about the encounter, sources indicate that the suspects may have attempted to evade capture or resist arrest, necessitating the police's defensive action. Their apprehension represents a significant milestone in an incident that has garnered both political and public scrutiny.
This event, which transpired on Sunday, has raised considerable alarm throughout the area.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has instructed Minister-in-Charge and Rajya Sabha MP Uday Pratap Singh to visit the grieving family and offer the government's assistance.
In a statement on X, Chief Minister Yadav expressed on Wednesday, "The tragic loss of a life in a dispute between two factions in Katni is profoundly distressing. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the mourning family. Upon learning of the incident, I directed the relevant police officials to take decisive action. The police have responded firmly against one of the suspects and have taken him into custody."
"I have directed Minister in Charge, Shri Rao Uday Pratap Singh, to travel to Katni to meet the grieving family and convey condolences. There will be no leniency regarding law and order in the state. Anyone who disrupts public safety will undoubtedly face serious repercussions for their actions," the chief minister added.