Police Nab Armaan Alias Raj, Reveal Rivalry Behind October 12 Shooting
Key Points:
- Jugsalai firing mastermind Armaan alias Raj arrested with pistol
- Firing occurred during gang rivalry in Miltonagar on October 12
- Police recovered 4 empty cartridges, investigation led via CCTV and intel
JAMSHEDPUR – Police have arrested the main accused in the October 12 firing incident at Miltonagar under Jugsalai police station area. The accused, identified as Md. Armaan alias Raj, was apprehended near Kharkai Bridge, and a loaded country-made pistol was seized from his possession.
The firing had taken place following a violent clash between two rival groups over local dominance. The dispute escalated late that night, leading one side to open fire, causing panic across the area. Locals immediately informed the Jugsalai police.
When police reached the spot, they recovered four empty cartridges, confirming the use of firearms. A special investigation team was then formed under the Jugsalai Police Station Officer-in-Charge. The technical cell and intelligence unit also joined the probe.
Investigators analyzed CCTV footage, tracked mobile locations, and gathered local intelligence, which led them to the accused. Acting on a tip-off, police surrounded Kharkai Bridge and captured Armaan.
During interrogation, he confessed to planning the shooting to assert his dominance in the locality. “We had been tracking him since the incident,” a police source said. “He was hiding near the bridge when we caught him. His arrest is a major breakthrough.”
Police have sent Armaan to judicial custody and are identifying other people linked to the incident.
