Jhunjhunu: Arrests Made in Doctor Murder Plot
Incident Overview
In a startling development, six individuals have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder a woman doctor from Gujarat. The Pilani police intervened on Monday, successfully thwarting the plot and recovering a foreign-made pistol, seven live cartridges, and four spent cartridges from the suspects.
Details from the Investigation
According to Jhunjhunu Superintendent of Police, Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay, all six suspects have been presented in court and are currently in police custody. The investigation revealed a troubling history of criminal activity among the accused. Previously, they attempted to extort a contractor in Likhwa village, intimidating him by firing shots.
During questioning, the main suspect admitted that the group had intentions to murder the doctor. Allegedly, one of the suspects, employed in Vadodara, contracted the murder for Rs 15 lakh, providing an advance payment through intermediaries.
Acquisition of Weapons and Surveillance
To facilitate their plans, the suspects reportedly purchased a foreign pistol and ammunition from an illegal arms dealer in Jaipur using the contracted murder payment. They then traveled to Gujarat, where they identified the doctor and conducted surveillance on her.
However, their scheme was thwarted due to increased security measures and the presence of surveillance cameras, forcing them to abandon their plans. They had initially intended to execute the second attempt after attending a wedding, but their activities were interrupted following a shooting incident in Likhwa.
Communication with Authorities
Jhunjhunu police have communicated with their counterparts in Gujarat regarding the case, confirming the advance payment for the weapons. Pilani Circle Inspector Chandrabhan verified the arrests and the recovery of the weapon and ammunition. Reports indicate that the suspects had fired four cartridges for practice, with seven live cartridges still in their possession.
Related Incident in Amritsar
In a separate but equally alarming incident, a doctor operating a private hospital in Sudhar village suffered serious injuries after being shot by two unidentified assailants inside the hospital. According to police reports, the attackers entered the hospital under the pretense of seeking medicine and then opened fire, injuring Dr. Kulwinder Singh in both the arm and stomach.