In a shocking turn of events, a former Congress corporator in Madhya Pradesh was allegedly shot dead by his son in a brutal act fueled by a bitter land dispute. Haji Kalim Khan, a well-known figure in Ujjain district, was found dead in his home in the Wazir Park Colony on Friday morning. Police sources revealed that the 60-year-old politician was killed by his son, Asif, while he slept.
This tragic incident comes just days after a previous attempt on Khan’s life. The motive behind the attack, according to police investigations, is a long-standing family feud over a property worth crores of rupees. Khan, a prominent figure in the local political landscape, had served as a corporator two years prior to his death and was known to have been involved in 31 criminal cases.
The investigation into the murder has led to the arrest of four individuals, including Khan’s wife, Nilofer, and his son, Asif. Two additional suspects, Javed Sheikh and Imran, have also been taken into custody. However, police are still pursuing another son, Danish, and his associate, Sohrab Sheikh, who are believed to have conspired with Asif in the murder plot.
In a separate incident, Delhi Police have successfully apprehended an alleged contract killer who had been evading authorities since 2013. Raju Banarsi, alias Raju Singh, a resident of Palamu, Jharkhand, was apprehended by the Inter State Cell of Crime Branch after a lengthy investigation. He was finally located and arrested in the dense forests bordering Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
Raju’s capture is significant as he was one of six individuals accused of carrying out a contract killing in 2013. The murder, orchestrated by the victim’s brother, Rajesh Singh Lamba, was motivated by a property dispute. Raju Banarsi played a critical role in the conspiracy, supplying the weapons used in the crime.
The arrest of Raju Banarsi highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring criminals to justice, even those who have managed to evade capture for extended periods. These cases underscore the complex nature of crime and the lengths criminals will go to in pursuit of their objectives, often driven by greed, revenge, or personal vendettas.
