Kota, February 3 (PTI) – In a dramatic turn of events, a 24-year-old man, initially believed to have shot himself after being surrounded by police, has been revealed to be alive and remains on the run, authorities confirmed on Monday.
The fugitive, identified as Rudresh alias RDX, was presumed dead after allegedly shooting himself in the face on Sunday. He and an accomplice had been hiding in a house in the Naya Nohara area when police cornered them. However, the deceased was later identified as another notorious criminal, Pritam Goswami alias TT, by his family at the mortuary, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Lokendra Paliwal said.
The shocking revelation came when Rudresh himself reportedly informed a friend early Monday that he was still alive. The friend, in turn, alerted Rudresh’s family, raising alarms about the mistaken identity.
During the raid, police recovered three weapons from the house.
Rudresh and three of his associates were already wanted in connection with a shooting incident that took place on January 26. In that case, the gang, traveling in a car, had demanded cigarettes from a pan shop owner. When the shopkeeper refused, one of the men fired a shot from inside the vehicle, injuring the shop owner's brother, Pavan Singh. Singh is currently undergoing treatment at New Medical College Hospital in Kota.
One of Rudresh’s accomplices, Rajneesh Poter, has already been arrested, but Rudresh remains at large.
The fugitive, identified as Rudresh alias RDX, was presumed dead after allegedly shooting himself in the face on Sunday. He and an accomplice had been hiding in a house in the Naya Nohara area when police cornered them. However, the deceased was later identified as another notorious criminal, Pritam Goswami alias TT, by his family at the mortuary, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Lokendra Paliwal said.
The shocking revelation came when Rudresh himself reportedly informed a friend early Monday that he was still alive. The friend, in turn, alerted Rudresh’s family, raising alarms about the mistaken identity.
Escape Caught on CCTV
CCTV footage from the area showed that Rudresh had managed to flee from the hideout just minutes before the police arrived. The misidentification occurred due to the severely mutilated condition of Goswami’s face, along with some of Rudresh’s belongings being found at the scene.During the raid, police recovered three weapons from the house.
Rudresh and Gang Linked to Previous Shooting Incident
Both Rudresh and Goswami had extensive criminal records. Goswami, originally from Bundi district but residing in Kota for years, had over 15 cases registered against him across different police stations.Rudresh and three of his associates were already wanted in connection with a shooting incident that took place on January 26. In that case, the gang, traveling in a car, had demanded cigarettes from a pan shop owner. When the shopkeeper refused, one of the men fired a shot from inside the vehicle, injuring the shop owner's brother, Pavan Singh. Singh is currently undergoing treatment at New Medical College Hospital in Kota.
One of Rudresh’s accomplices, Rajneesh Poter, has already been arrested, but Rudresh remains at large.
Manhunt Underway
The police have intensified their search efforts to track down Rudresh. With this latest revelation, authorities are working to locate his hideout and apprehend him before he can evade justice once again.Public Assistance Sought
Kota police have urged the public to report any information on Rudresh’s whereabouts. Authorities remain determined to bring him to justice and prevent further criminal activities by the fugitive and his associates.
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