In a major breakthrough, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) Zone-2, Ahmedabad City, arrested two prime accused in a double murder case that took place 15 years ago near Prabodh Rawal Bridge, Sabarmati. The accused were apprehended from Dholpur, Rajasthan, and Morena, Madhya Pradesh, where they had been living in disguise.

The case dates back to November 22, 2009, when a public shootout over a business dispute related to chana jor garam (a snack) resulted in two murders. An FIR was registered at Sabarmati police station under various sections of IPC, along with relevant sections of the Arms Act and the B P Act.

The arrested accused have been identified as:

1. Munna Singh Narayan Singh Kushwah (48), of Odi Ka Pura, Dholpur, Rajasthan

2. Sitaram Bhagwan Singh Kushwah, of Basaiya, Morena, Madhya Pradesh

The LCB team meticulously reviewed old case files, re-examined witnesses, and developed new leads through technical surveillance and human intelligence. After confirming the whereabouts of the absconding accused, a dedicated team was dispatched.

In a well-planned operation, the LCB officers disguised themselves as milkmen, tractor drivers, and vendors to gather information and avoid detection. After two days of surveillance, the team successfully apprehended both accused from their respective hideouts.

The accused, who had been evading arrest for over a decade and a half, are now in police custody and will be handed over to Sabarmati police station for further legal proceedings.

The arrest brings closure to one of the city’s oldest pending murder cases and highlights the Crime Branch’s relentless pursuit of justice. Further investigations are underway.