In a major security breach, notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar was allegedly murdered inside the high-security jail in Rajasthan's Ajmer. The killing has been blamed on Vishnu, an accused in the high-profile Kuldeep Jaghina murder case, who was lodged in the same barrack as Gurjar.
According to initial information, an argument broke out between the two inmates inside the barrack, following which Vishnu allegedly launched a fatal attack on Gurjar.
The incident has raised serious questions over security arrangements at Ajmer High-Security Jail, considered one of Rajasthan's most secure prisons. Authorities have launched an investigation into the killing.
Jagan Gurjar was facing multiple criminal cases, including murder, dacoity, kidnapping and extortion, and was regarded as one of Rajasthan's most notorious dacoits.
Jagan Gurjar Was One Of Rajasthan's Most Feared Dacoits
For years, Jagan Gurjar's name was synonymous with fear across the Chambal ravines and eastern Rajasthan. Police had pursued him for a long time before his arrest in several serious criminal cases.
He was lodged in Ajmer High-Security Jail under the high-risk prisoner category due to his criminal background.
Jail Houses Several Hardcore Criminals
The accused, Vishnu, is also facing charges in the widely discussed Kuldeep Jaghina murder case in Bharatpur. He too was being held in Ajmer High-Security Jail.
The prison houses several notorious gangsters and hardened criminals, making the risk of violent incidents inside the jail a constant concern.
Probe Underway
The incident triggered panic within the prison administration and police department. Senior officials rushed to the jail and began investigating the sequence of events.
According to preliminary findings, investigators are examining whether the murder was driven by personal enmity or linked to gang rivalry. Police and prison authorities are probing all possible angles.