Jaipur, Jan 16 (NationPress) In a significant development aimed at achieving a crime-free Rajasthan, the state's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has successfully captured Prakash Jani, known by the aliases Pappu and Dakuda, a well-known liquor smuggler with a bounty of Rs 50,000.

The apprehension took place in Sanchore within the Jalore district, following a thrilling chase that spanned nearly two kilometers.

Under the guidance of Additional Director General (ADG) Dinesh MN, the AGTF set up a meticulously organized operation after receiving accurate intelligence.

This endeavor represents another crucial achievement in the ongoing efforts to uncover and dismantle organized liquor-smuggling rings active in Rajasthan and its neighboring regions.

ADG Dinesh MN reported that AGTF officers Sunil and Sumer Singh obtained reliable intel indicating that the fugitive had visited Jodhpur to see family and was on his way back to his village in Chitalwana, Jalore.

Following verification, a specialized team was formed, overseen by Superintendent of Police (SP) Gyanchand Yadav and Assistant SP Narottam Lal Verma, and led by Deputy SP Phoolchand Tailor and Assistant Sub-Inspector Rakesh Jakhar.

As the team monitored the suspect's movements, Prakash Jani continuously shifted locations in a bid to escape capture.

When he detected the police presence near Sanchore, he attempted to flee.

A cinematic chase ensued between the AGTF team and the fugitive, lasting close to 1.5 to 2 kilometers.

The team ultimately cornered and captured him near the Char Rasta intersection on Raniwara Road in Sanchore.

Prakash Jani is regarded as a key player in the interstate liquor and narcotics smuggling rings.

In March 2022, Sanchore police seized 405 cartons of illegal liquor from a deserted petrol tanker, for which Jani was the main suspect. He had been on the run since.

He faces over half a dozen serious charges under the NDPS Act and Excise Act in Sanchore, Abu Road, Balesar, and Gudamalani.

He is believed to have smuggled liquor from Haryana and Punjab, distributing it to Rajasthan and Gujarat.

The effective operation included crucial contributions from DSP Phoolchand, ASI Rakesh Jakhar, and Constable Maganaram, with Constable Surendra Kumar providing essential technical assistance.

The precise intelligence gathered by Constables Sunil and Sumer Singh was pivotal in successfully apprehending the wanted criminal.

The accused has been transferred to the Sanchore Police Station, where extensive interrogation is expected to reveal broader connections in the smuggling network.