Police Neutralize Suspect in Copper Wire Heist and Murder Case

Incident Overview

In a significant development, the police from the Korkhraj station in Kaushambi district reported the death of a suspect involved in the murder of a truck driver during a copper wire heist valued at four crore rupees. This incident occurred two days prior, and the police shared the details on Sunday.

Details of the Encounter

The confrontation with the suspects took place on Saturday night, resulting in the death of a man identified as Santosh, also known as Raju, aged 38, from Jaunpur. According to police reports, Raju, along with two accomplices, shot the truck driver to steal the copper wire while transporting it from Valsad, Gujarat, to Prayagraj.

Discovery of the Victim

On Friday night, the body of a young man was discovered on the service road in front of Kasia village within the Korkhraj area. Initially unidentifiable, the deceased was later recognized as Sabarmal Meena, a 40-year-old resident of Ajmer, Rajasthan, who owned the truck.

Circumstances Surrounding the Murder

Meena had been in contact with his family until his phone went silent. Following a report filed by his brother, Sagar Meena, the police initiated an investigation into the case.

Police Action and Arrests

Police Superintendent Rajesh Kumar revealed that late Saturday night, officers received a tip-off about five individuals conversing near a car in Kakodha village, where the truck loaded with copper wire was also parked. Upon arrival, the police detained all five individuals, four of whom were negotiating to sell the stolen copper wire for half its value, two crore rupees.

Confrontation with the Suspect

The fifth individual was identified as the shooter responsible for Meena's murder. During the encounter, Raju disclosed to the police that he had discarded the firearm used in the murder in the bushes near Kakodha village. As the police attempted to recover the weapon, Raju opened fire on the officers.

Injuries and Aftermath

Superintendent Kumar noted that both the station officer, Chandra Bhushan Maurya, and a sub-inspector were injured in the exchange of gunfire; however, their bulletproof vests prevented serious harm. Raju sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and was transported to the district hospital, where he was pronounced dead by medical staff.

Ongoing Investigation

The police have identified the other two accomplices involved in the truck driver's murder and are actively working to apprehend them.