Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the murder case of Rakesh Agrawal, a retired 1982-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, by taking the main accused into custody in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. However, during his transportation from Agra to Bhopal, the accused allegedly attempted to escape and attack police personnel on the morning of November 3. He sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg during the incident.
The incident took place near the Neelji River, on the Mugalichhap Road in the village area. Following the incident, police personnel immediately took the injured accused to Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
Main Accused Arrested in Agra on November 2
According to information, Madhya Pradesh Police took the main accused into custody in Agra at around 7 pm on November 2. The police team subsequently began transporting him to Bhopal for further investigation in connection with the murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agrawal.
During the journey, the accused reportedly asked police personnel to stop the vehicle so that he could use the washroom. At around 5 am on November 3, the vehicle was stopped near the Neelji River.
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Accused Allegedly Snatched Police Officer’s Service Pistol
According to the police, when personnel were getting out of the vehicle to take the accused to the roadside, he allegedly snatched a government-issued pistol from a police officer’s waist and attempted to attack the police personnel.
A physical struggle reportedly broke out between the accused and the police team as they tried to regain control of the situation.
Gunshot Injury During Scuffle Near Neelji River
During the struggle, a gunshot was fired from the pistol, hitting the accused in his right leg near the knee. Following the incident, police personnel immediately arranged medical assistance and shifted him to Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal.
Doctors are currently providing treatment to the accused. The incident occurred during his transfer to Bhopal after his arrest in Agra.
Case Registered Under BNS Sections 109(1) and 132
Police have registered a separate case against the accused under Sections 109(1) and 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the alleged attempt to attack police personnel and the incident involving the service pistol.
Further investigation is underway into the incident, while the accused remains under medical treatment at Hamidia Hospital.
