Jewar Imran Murder: Key Suspect Nabbed After Midnight Encounter
Police arrest Salu, a key suspect in the Jewar Imran murder case, after a midnight encounter in Greater Noida. Read the full details here.
In a significant breakthrough in the Jewar Imran murder case, Greater Noida police have arrested a wanted suspect following a dramatic gunfight on the outskirts of the city. The suspect, identified as Salu, was apprehended during the intervening night of November 4 and 5, 2026, ending a manhunt linked to a brutal killing that shook the region in October.
Midnight Clash on the Road
The encounter unfolded on the stretch of road connecting Jahangirpur and Hasanpur. According to official police accounts, the team was conducting routine security checks when they spotted the suspect. When officers attempted to intercept him, the situation escalated rapidly.
Police reports state that the suspect refused to surrender and instead opened fire on the police team. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, the police retaliated, hitting the suspect in the leg. The injury effectively neutralized him, allowing the officers to take him into custody.
Recovery of Weapons and Criminal History
Upon searching the suspect, the police recovered a cache of illegal weaponry. The seized items include:
- One .315 bore country-made pistol
- Two live cartridges
- One spent cartridge casing
The arrest has revealed that Salu, a resident of Pahasu in Bulandshahr and son of Firoz Khan, is no stranger to the law. Police records indicate a deep criminal history, with 11 separate criminal cases already registered against him.
The Motive Behind the Murder
The arrest is a pivotal moment in the investigation of the murder of Imran, which took place on October 7, 2026. The case was officially registered at the Jewar police station the following day, October 8.
As investigators delved deeper into the tragedy, they uncovered a grim motive: the killing was not a random act of violence but the culmination of a long-standing and bitter family dispute.
Case Progress: 11 Arrests Made
With the capture of Salu, the police have now apprehended a total of 11 individuals in connection with the Imran murder case. The authorities continue to process the evidence and interrogate the suspects to ensure all conspirators are brought to justice.