Raipur Central Jail shootout Key accused, aides held; weapon seized

 

 

In response to a brazen daylight shooting outside Raipur Central Jail on other day, Raipur Police swiftly arrested key suspects and several associates connected to the targeted attack on a habitual offender Sahil Khan, resident of Tikrapara. The incident unfolded as unknown assailants on a motorcycle fired at Sahil with a country-made pistol before fleeing the scene. Acting on urgent orders, Ganj Police registered a case, and senior officials deployed 10 specialised teams to track down the culprits. “This attack demonstrated a well-planned criminal effort, and we were resolute in our commitment to apprehend those responsible,” stated senior police officials. Initial investigations led to the capture of two primary suspects: Sheikh Shahnawaz, alias Shanu Maharaj (25), and Shahrukh (19), both residents of Maudhapara. Police recovered the weapon used in the assault, along with an empty cartridge from the crime scene. Interrogations of Shahnawaz and Shahrukh provided critical leads, allowing authorities to identify other suspects and intensify search efforts at various hideouts. During this phase of the investigation, police intelligence indicated that additional suspects were planning to escape to Odisha, prompting Crime Branch officers to act decisively and apprehend two principal conspirators, Abdul Sheikh Ghaffar, alias Wadia (47), and Heera Chhura (24), who were reportedly preparing to flee.

 

Authorities have directly linked Ghaffar and Chhura to the orchestration of the attack, which appears to have been part of a coordinated criminal effort. “Our intelligence indicated an imminent escape attempt, which allowed us to intercept these suspects before they could leave the state,” senior police officials revealed. Alongside the main suspects, the police detained two other individuals, Narendra Jagat, alias Sudama (22), and Ravi Jal (34), who allegedly aided Ghaffar and Chhura in their attempted escape, highlighting the extensive network involved in this operation. Police are now compiling a dossier on each of the suspects and their criminal records while identifying all associates who may have assisted them.

 

The list of those apprehended includes Sheikh Shahnawaz alias Shanu Maharaj (25) from Maudhapara; Shahrukh (19) from Maudhapara; Abdul Sheikh Ghaffar alias Wadia (47) from near Navbharat Press, Rajbandha Talab, Maudhapara, Raipur; Heera Chhura (24) from Lal Ganga Rajiv Awas Colony, Gol Bazar; Narendra Jagat alias Sudama (22) from Block V-4, House No. 14, Kabir Nagar, and Ravi Jal (34) from Adarsh Nagar, New Rajendra Nagar. Commending the swift action and coordination, the Raipur Range Inspector General of Police has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for the team, while the Senior Superintendent of Police has offered an additional Rs 10,000 as a token of appreciation for their commitment and vigilance in apprehending the suspects. The investigation remains active as authorities leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of further accomplices who may have played a role in this high-stakes case.