A history-sheeter was hacked to death in the Kardhani area of Jaipur on Wednesday night after a group of men ambushed his vehicle. The victim, identified as Vijay Bajiya, a resident of Jobner, was driving to Jaipur in his Toyota Fortuner around 8 p.m. when four to six individuals intercepted him in Jagdamba Nagar using a Mahindra Bolero Camper.
According to police, the assailants rammed their pickup truck into the back of Bajiya’s SUV, forcing it to stop. Bajiya attempted to flee on foot but was quickly surrounded by the men. The attackers repeatedly struck him with axes, sticks, and stones in a struggle that witnesses reported lasted approximately five minutes. Bajiya died at the scene, and the suspects fled in their vehicle shortly after the assault.
Local police have initiated a high-category stop-and-search operation across Jaipur to track the suspects. While no arrests had been reported as of the time of filing, investigators noted that the attackers are believed to be residents of Jobner. Footage of the incident has been collected by the authorities for investigation.
While locals described the incident as a gang war, the Deputy Commissioner of Police stated that preliminary information does not link the killing to any major gang rivalry. Instead, officials suspect the attack was driven by a history of personal clashes and local friction between Bajiya and smaller criminal groups. Investigators believe the assailants had been following Bajiya for several days, meticulously planning the timing and location of the ambush.
Key facts
- The victim, Vijay Bajiya, was a history-sheeter at the Jobner police station.
- The attack took place around 8 p.m. on Wednesday in Jagdamba Nagar, Kardhani.
- Authorities reported that four to six men participated in the attack.
- Evidence indicates the suspects monitored Bajiya for several days prior to the incident.
- The assault was carried out using axes, sticks, and stones.
Why it matters
Police have deployed checkpoints across the city to apprehend the individuals involved. Authorities are continuing to analyze CCTV footage to confirm the sequence of events and identify the remaining suspects involved in the fatal confrontation.
Background
Officials stated that tensions had escalated due to prior conflicts between the victim and the accused, including a previous incident in which Bajiya had allegedly chased members of the group.
Source: Times of India, News18
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