Police Pursuit in Khatgaon Murder Case Leads to Short Encounter with Suspects

Khatgaon, November 4 (Daily Kiran) : The investigation into the murder of Khatgaon police station chief Dilip Puri, who was killed by a truck, is intensifying. Authorities have reported that two suspects were involved in a short encounter with police during their arrest. Police had received a tip regarding a truck loaded with alcohol, prompting them to take action.In the course of apprehending the driver, Puri was tragically run over by the vehicle. Following this incident, the government mandated strict measures against those involved. According to police reports, the driver, Gajendra, and his accomplice, Dheeraj, were being transported from different locations back to Khatgaon when they attempted to flee. This led to a brief exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. Superintendent of Police Aditya Mishra stated that Gajendra was apprehended in Alirajpur and was being taken to Devas when a tire on the police vehicle punctured.While the tire was being repaired, Gajendra requested to relieve himself. During this time, he allegedly seized a police officer's revolver and opened fire. In response, police shot him in the leg, and he was subsequently taken to Devas for medical treatment. Similarly, Dheeraj attempted to escape police custody near the Note Press area, where he also tried to grab an officer's weapon. When police fired at him, he sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was sent to Devas Hospital for care.Both suspects have since been referred to a facility in Indore for further treatment. In the wake of Puri's murder, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a financial aid of one crore rupees for Puri's family and offered a position as a sub-inspector to his wife.