Dewas Inspector Killing: Prime Accused Shot in Leg During Escape Attempt
The prime suspect in the death of Inspector Dilip Puri was shot in the leg after attempting to escape police custody in Madhya Pradesh.
The prime suspect in the brutal killing of Inspector Dilip Puri was shot in the leg by police on Wednesday after he allegedly tried to break free from custody and attack officers. The accused, a truck driver identified as Gajendra, also known as Akku Rawat, was being transported from Alirajpur district when the dramatic confrontation occurred.
Chaos During Transport
According to Dewas Superintendent of Police (SP) Aditya Mishra, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Barotha police station. As the police were moving the suspect, Gajendra reportedly attempted to flee and launched a violent assault on the personnel guarding him.
Facing a volatile situation, the police acted in self-defense. Following standard operating protocols, officers opened fire, resulting in a gunshot wound to the suspect's right leg. Following the shooting, the accused was immediately rushed to the District Hospital in Dewas, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Medical Update
Dr. Ajay Patel, the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) at Mahatma Gandhi District Hospital, confirmed that the suspect arrived at the emergency ward with a gunshot injury. While he received initial treatment from the hospital staff, Dr. Patel stated that due to the severity of the wound, the accused has been referred to a higher-level medical center for further care.
The Tragic Death of Inspector Dilip Puri
The arrest of Gajendra follows a harrowing incident that occurred on the intervening night of November 1 and 2. Inspector Dilip Puri, stationed at the Khategaon police station, was leading a specialized team acting on intelligence regarding the illegal transportation of liquor.
During an operation on the Harda-Nemawar highway between 1 am and 2 am, the team intercepted a truck suspected of carrying contraband. Instead of stopping when signaled, the driver accelerated the vehicle. In the ensuing chaos, the truck's rear wheel reportedly ran over Inspector Puri, crushing him to death.
Liquor Haul and State Response
Following the fatal incident, police seized the vehicle and recovered over 1,800 litres of illegal alcohol. The tragedy prompted immediate intervention from the state leadership, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordering a thorough investigation and demanding strict legal action against those responsible.
This directive led to intensive search operations across multiple districts, eventually resulting in the apprehension of the prime accused, Gajendra, before his attempted escape on Wednesday.