Law enforcement authorities in Jaipur have apprehended four individuals in connection with the fatal attack on history-sheeter Vijay Bajia in the Kardhani area. Preliminary investigations reveal that the incident was the culmination of an intense family hostility tracing back seven years. The prime suspect, Anish Gotya, also known as Jaggu, orchestrated the violent retribution to avenge the earlier slaying of his father, Kailash. That original dispute originated over land ownership and escalated during a brawl near a liquor outlet, where Bajia and his brother allegedly killed Kailash. The bad blood deepened over the years, worsened further when Bajia reportedly assaulted Anish's uncle after being released on bail.
Morning Altercation Leads to Lethal Preparations
The latest chain of events unfolded on Wednesday morning when Anish and Kamlesh were on their way to sell a cluster bean harvest. A chance encounter near their village led to a heated confrontation between the two factions, rekindling old grievances. Following this verbal clash, Anish and Kamlesh headed to Hingoniya, where they purchased three axes for 250 rupees each. To prepare the weapons for a deadly strike, they hired a local carpenter to attach sturdy wooden handles and sharpen the blades. They subsequently recruited their acquaintances, Yuvraj Choudhary and Dinesh Choudhary, into the plot to track down Bajia.
Tracking the Vehicle Through Online Video Footage
The assailants faced an initial hurdle because they could not recall the registration details of Bajia's vehicle. To solve this, they turned to Instagram and analyzed a video reel he had uploaded, successfully extracting the registration digits 0302 of his white Fortuner. Aware of ongoing threats to his personal safety, Bajia was also known to carry an axe inside his car. After picking up liquor from a vend in Hingoniya, the armed suspects drove toward Kalwar Road in search of their target.
High-Speed Chase, Collision, and Fatal Assault
During the evening hours near the Royal City intersection on Kalwar Road, the pursuers spotted Bajia's vehicle and shadowed its movements. When Bajia stopped at a liquor store after exiting a hotel, the assailants rammed his SUV. Bajia attempted to escape by driving toward Ravan Gate, but the attackers intercepted him again at the Jayantema Nagar curve, executing another forceful crash that blew out one of his tires. Stranded by the disabled vehicle, Bajia was surrounded and subjected to a vicious assault with axes, succumbing to severe trauma on the spot.
Wedding Footage Aids Identification and Swift Capture
Following the crime, the four suspects fled toward Jaisinghpura and switched off their mobile phones at 8:12 pm to avoid electronic surveillance. They moved around evasively until approximately midnight, but an alert police contingent intercepted them upon their return. Investigators received vital assistance from video footage recorded by a local resident on a rooftop who was filming a wedding procession near the scene. The visual evidence facilitated rapid identification, with key intelligence contributed by Gajanand from the Kalwar police station special team.
Seizure of Vehicles and Ongoing Interrogations
In the aftermath of the killing, specialized police units under the direction of Jaipur Range IG Rahul Prakash raided the residential premises of the accused. Acting under legal statutes, officers confiscated three tractors, an automobile, and a jeep. Anish's residence yielded a tractor and a jeep, while two tractors and a car were recovered from Kamlesh's property. The arrested individuals, all reportedly affiliated with the 7007 gang, include Anish (21), Kamlesh (23), Yuvraj (23), and Dinesh. Interrogators are currently questioning them to uncover any additional conspirators or logistical facilitators who aided the revenge attack.
