Police in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, are working diligently to solve the murder of Kumar Gaurav, a Deputy General Manager at NTPC. Jharkhand's DGP, Anurag Gupta, made a significant statement regarding the case, suggesting it could be a case of mistaken identity.
Hazaribagh: DGP Anurag Gupta issued a statement regarding the murder of Kumar Gaurav, the Deputy General Manager of NTPC in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. He expressed concerns that the murder may have resulted from mistaken identity. Police have taken several suspects into custody and intensified the investigation, treating the matter with utmost seriousness.
On Saturday morning, unidentified assailants on a motorcycle stopped Kumar Gaurav's car near Fateh Mod and shot him. Police have gathered crucial clues from CCTV footage at the scene. Investigations are also underway into the possibility of gang violence in the coal belt. This murder has raised serious questions about law and order in Jharkhand, increasing pressure on the police to apprehend the culprits swiftly.
Who is Behind the Murder? The Search for the Criminals Intensifies
The DGP stated that the police are thoroughly investigating all possible angles. Several suspects have been detained and are being interrogated. Furthermore, crucial clues have been obtained from CCTV footage around the crime scene, which are guiding the ongoing investigation.
How the Crime Occurred – Assailants on a Motorcycle Opened Fire
On Saturday morning, 42-year-old Kumar Gaurav was traveling from his government residence in Hazaribagh city towards a coal mine. Near Fateh Mod in the Katkamdag police station area, assailants on a motorcycle stopped his vehicle and shot him at close range before fleeing. Police believe the crime was meticulously planned.
Was Kumar Gaurav Targeted by Coal Mafia?
DGP Anurag Gupta hinted at the ongoing gang warfare and the active presence of criminals in Jharkhand's coal belt. However, it remains unclear whether Kumar Gaurav's murder was ordered by a gang or if he was targeted due to a misunderstanding. The investigation team is seriously pursuing this angle.
Security Agencies on High Alert, Police Increase Surveillance
The DGP has instructed increased security along coal transportation routes from Hazaribagh to Barkagaon, Pakri Barwadih, Keredari, and Chati Bariatu. He stated that the police are conducting a special operation to curb coal smuggling and criminal activities in the area. No arrests have been made yet, but police claim the culprits will be apprehended soon. The DGP confirmed that the state police are thoroughly investigating the murder and exploring every aspect of the conspiracy.
The Big Question – Personal Enmity, Gang War, or Mistaken Identity?
Questions remain regarding Kumar Gaurav's murder: Was he a victim of personal enmity, a casualty of gang violence, or mistakenly targeted by criminals? Police are investigating all these possibilities. This murder has raised new questions about security arrangements in Jharkhand and the escalating crime in coal mines. It remains to be seen how quickly the police can solve this mystery and bring the perpetrators to justice.
