2 min readJaipurUpdated: Aug 14, 2026 07:45 AM IST
Three persons were detained within 24 hours in connection with the shooting of a 45-year-old man serving a life sentence in Sanganer Open Prison, with police suspecting the killing was carried out in revenge for a 2018 murder.
The deceased, Gangasahay Kumawat, was allegedly shot in the head by two men riding a scooter near Mishra Market in Janaki Vihar Colony under Karni Vihar police station limits around 5:30 pm on Wednesday. He was rushed to SMS Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jaipur West, Prashant Kiran said, “Kumawat had left for the open jail on his motorcycle around 5 pm. Two men on a scooter allegedly stopped him near Mishra Market and shot him in the head before fleeing.”
Police teams examined CCTV footage, questioned suspects and tracked the routes used by the assailants. Technical surveillance and local intelligence helped police arrest three suspects — Sonu Rajak, 19, Amit Rana, 22, and Kanhaiya Lal Gurjar, 40.
According to police, Gangasahay was serving life sentence in connection with the 2018 murder of Mahendra Gurjar, a history-sheeter from the Moti Doongri area. Police suspect that Gurjar’s son, Ayush Gurjar had allegedly arranged Kumawat’s killing with the help of his associates. While Sonu and Amit allegedly shot Kumawat, Kanhaiya had arranged the weapons. Police suspect Ayush has fled to Nepal.
Police said empty cartridges and a magazine were recovered from the spot.
A case was registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Kumawat’s brother Nemichand at Karni Vihar police station under Sections 103(1), 238A and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act.
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The three suspects are being questioned and further details would emerge during the investigation, police said.