On Run for Two Months: How Chandkheda Police Outwitted a Murder Accused Who Left No Digital Trace

In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, the Chandkheda Police have pulled off a rare investigative victory. They have tracked down and arrested a murder suspect who had effectively become a "ghost"—a man who spent two months on the run without using a single mobile phone, leaving behind a completely blank digital trail.

The arrest of Mansingh Karansingh Tank (28) on 9 July near Vishwakarma Engineering College brought a tense two-month manhunt to a close. Mansingh was wanted for the brutal murder of Jasmat Singh Sikhligar, whose body was discovered with multiple stab wounds near a cement factory in Zundal between 12 and 13 May.

Beating the ‘No-Phone’ Strategy

When the crime was registered at the Chandkheda Police Station, investigators quickly realised they were facing an adversary who understood how modern police work. Having previously served time for a 2021 murder case in Maharashtra, Mansingh knew that a mobile phone would be his undoing. By choosing total silence, he aimed to blind the police.

"He knew that a phone is a tracking device," a senior officer explained. "By not using one, he thought he had made himself invisible."
However, the Chandkheda Police team refused to be stopped by the lack of technical evidence. Instead of waiting for a digital ping, they pivoted to a strategy that relied on analytical thinking and sheer hard work.

The ICJS Breakthrough

The breakthrough came when police shifted their focus to the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) portal. Recognising that every human being has a social tether, investigators began digging through the archives of Mansingh’s past. They meticulously retrieved the visitor records from his previous imprisonment in Maharashtra.

This was not just data; it was a blueprint of Mansingh’s life. By identifying those who had visited him in prison, police mapped his circle of trust. They began a quiet, discreet operation to monitor these individuals, betting that even a man as careful as Mansingh would eventually need to reach out to someone he trusted.

A Cross-State Pursuit

The investigation turned into a gruelling, high-pressure operation that spanned two states. Police teams criss-crossed through Nalasopara, Mumbai, Kim, Surat, and Radhanpur. It was a test of endurance. Every time the police closed in on a location, Mansingh moved.

"We were chasing a shadow," said the investigating team member. "He was constantly on the move, but our team was relentless in mapping his network."
The pressure finally told. After weeks of monitoring his associates and analysing every piece of information, the police picked up a vital lead suggesting Mansingh was returning to Ahmedabad. Proving their tactical skill, the Chandkheda Police set a precise trap near Vishwakarma Engineering College, catching the accused off-guard and ending his two-month run.

Murder Motive: A Business Gone Wrong

As the investigation deepened, the mystery behind the murder unravelled. Both the victim and the accused were involved in the business of capturing stray pigs. According to investigators, the motive was rooted in a financial dispute over an alleged theft.

Mansingh had allegedly stolen pigs from the victim and sold them in Mumbai. When Jasmat Singh demanded ₹10 lakh in compensation, the relationship soured rapidly, culminating in the fatal attack in Zundal. Police are now investigating the role of other family members, including the accused’s aunt, who was acquainted with the victim.

With Mansingh now in custody, the Chandkheda Police have sent a clear message: while technology is a part of modern policing, the intelligence and dedication of officers remain the ultimate force in bringing criminals to justice. The accused, who has a prior history including a 2016 theft case in Ahmedabad, is now being questioned as the police piece together the final sequence of events.