Army Jawan Fatally Shot in Hathras District, Police Launch Intensive Investigation
A 27-year-old Army jawan was tragically shot dead in what appears to be a targeted attack by motorcycle-borne assailants near the Munni Devi Cold Store in the Kotwali Sadabad area of Hathras district on Thursday evening, according to police officials.
Details of the Attack and Victim's Background
Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, Akhilesh Kumar, was serving as a driver at an Army workshop located in Agra. He had recently returned to his hometown in Hathras for personal reasons. The attack occurred while he was traveling on the busy Agra–Aligarh highway, shortly after he had attended a court hearing earlier in the day.
Senior Superintendent of Police Chiranjeev Nath Sinha immediately rushed to the scene upon receiving the alert. The critically injured jawan was swiftly transported to the district hospital, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his gunshot wounds. The body has been sent for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and gather forensic evidence.
Police Response and Investigation Underway
In response to this heinous crime, the Hathras police have initiated a comprehensive district-wide manhunt to locate and apprehend the attackers. Multiple specialized police teams have been formed to coordinate the search and investigation efforts.
Key investigative steps currently being undertaken include:
- Scrutinizing CCTV footage from the vicinity of the crime scene and surrounding areas to identify the assailants and their escape route.
- Questioning the victim's family members to gather insights into his personal life and potential motives behind the attack.
- Verifying Akhilesh Kumar's personal and professional records to uncover any disputes or conflicts that might have led to the incident.
Possible Motives and Official Statements
Senior Superintendent of Police Chiranjeev Nath Sinha addressed the media, stating that while there is no confirmed information about prior enmity at this initial stage, investigators have surfaced a possible dispute linked to personal relations. This angle will be thoroughly examined as part of the ongoing probe.
"A total of five dedicated police teams have been mobilized to track down the culprits responsible for this cowardly act. We are leaving no stone unturned in our investigation," SP Sinha emphasized, assuring the public of swift action.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns about security in the region. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
