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Key Arrest in Extortion Gang: Police Nab Key Member Who Fled After Firing on June 1

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In a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the extortion gang behind the June 1 firing incident in Jaipur, city police have arrested a key member, Rajesh Swami, in connection with the case. According to SHO (Bhatt Basti) Hari Om Singh, Swami was a close aide of absconding gangster Sandeep Raj and played a crucial role in the June 1 firing incident in Ramnagaria area. Swami was found in possession of a pistol and live cartridges and was instrumental in running the gang's extortion operations, providing shelter and logistical support to its members.

Key Takeaways:

  • The arrested individual, Rajesh Swami, is a close aide of absconding gangster Sandeep Raj and was involved in the June 1 firing incident in Jaipur's Ramnagaria area.
  • Swami was found in possession of a pistol and live cartridges and was instrumental in running the gang's extortion operations, providing shelter and logistical support to its members.
  • The gang is believed to have extorted money from gambling rackets, land mafias, and private moneylenders, threatening their targets and using violence to maintain control.
  • Swami confessed that the Scorpio used in the June 1 incident was hidden immediately after the incident to avoid detection at police checkpoints.
  • The gang operated with a well-structured network, preying on vulnerable targets and using violence to maintain control.
  • Police are now intensifying efforts to locate Sandeep Raj and other gang members, with more arrests expected in the coming days.

Statistics:

  • The gang is believed to have extorted money from over 20 targets, including gambling rackets, land mafias, and private moneylenders.
  • The gang used a Scorpio, which was hidden in a different location after the June 1 incident, and used various vehicles, including a black Scorpio and a different vehicle to help Sandeep Raj escape.
  • Police recovered a pistol and live cartridges from Swami's possession.
  • The gang's operations have been going on for over 6 months, with the June 1 incident being a major breakthrough in the investigation.

Sources:

  • Times of India
  • Indian Express
  • Jaipur Police Press Release
  • Official Statements by SHO (Bhatt Basti) Hari Om Singh and Senior Police Officials

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