What Led to the Arrest of a Sharpshooter in Rajasthan?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Seven suspects arrested in a joint police operation.
- Three foreign pistols recovered from the accused.
- Criminal connections to organized crime networks.
- Ongoing investigations to dismantle the gang's operations.
- Public awareness raised through a parade of the arrested.
Jaipur, Oct 30 (NationPress) In a collaborative effort, the recently established Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and the Gogamedi police have detained seven individuals, including a sharpshooter linked to the notorious gangsters Rohit Godara and Virendra Charan. Authorities seized three foreign pistols, 70 cartridges, and five magazines from their possession.
A minor has also been apprehended in connection with this case. ASP Geeta Chaudhary reported that intelligence indicated that Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan, a known criminal associated with the gang, was involved in the illicit trade of weapons, potentially gearing up for a significant crime.
Following this tip-off, police and AGTF operatives launched a raid near Ramgarh village. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects tried to escape, but were successfully captured after a strategic encirclement. The search for other gang affiliates continues.
A parade showcasing the arrested individuals was conducted in Netrana village to promote awareness. The primary suspect, Vikas, has a lengthy criminal record with the Gogamedi police station, facing over a dozen serious charges, including murder, extortion, robbery, and violations of the Arms Act.
The arrested suspects include Vikas, a resident of Ujjalwas, Rajesh from Sirsa, Rajuram, Parth Rathod, and Roopendra from Noida Chak Jaitpur Bikaner, Mukesh from Purbasar police station Pallu, and a minor.
ASP Geeta Chaudhary mentioned that Constable Monu of Gogamedi police station received credible information that Vikas was coordinating with gangsters Rohit Godara, Virendra Charan, and Mahendra Saharan, plotting a major criminal undertaking.
Responding promptly to this intelligence, the Gogamedi police and DST in-charge executed a raid in Ramgarh village.
Upon sighting the police, the suspects attempted to flee but were encircled and apprehended. Those arrested include Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan alias Shooter (29), son of Nihal Singh, residing in Ujjalwas, along with Rajesh (22), Rajuram (22), Rupendra (20), Mukesh (19), and Parth (20), all having connections to various locations.
Further investigations are ongoing to unveil the gang's operations and their connections to organized crime networks.