Cop hit-and-run MP police nab another accused from Gujarat six arrested so far

Indore, Nov 9 (PTI) An absconding suspect has been arrested from Gujarat in connection with the killing of a police official in an anti-liquor operation in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district earlier this month, an official said on Monday.

    The accused, Manish Jaiswal, a key partner in the illicit liquor syndicate, was brought to Dewas for questioning, taking the total number of arrests in the case to six, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDOP) Aditya Tiwari said.

    Khategaon Station House Officer (SHO) Dilip Puri was killed, and a constable was injured while trying to intercept a truck laden with 1,800 litres of illicit liquor on Indore-Betul Highway on November 2.

    The police had earlier arrested five other accused, including alleged syndicate kingpin Rahul Jaiswal and truck driver Gajendra alias Akku Rawat, in connection with the officer's murder, while another suspect, Mohin Jaiswal, died of a brain stroke while absconding.

    Investigations have found that Patendra Jaiswal of Barwani district held a 10 per cent stake in the illegal operation, while Rahul Jaiswal, Manish Jaiswal, and Mohin Jaiswal held 30 per cent each, another official said.

    "Rahul Jaiswal operated the network, procuring liquor from three licensed shops in Harda district. He collected the trade proceeds and distributed shares to his partners," the official said.

    Recounting the incident, the official said Puri and his team intercepted the vehicle following a tip-off about a consignment heading to Gujarat.

    "Puri stopped the truck and attempted to question the driver, who drove onto a road divider to escape. The rear wheel of the vehicle ran over the station in-charge, killing him on the spot," the official added.

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