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Delhi Taxi Driver Allegedly Killed After Offline Jaipur Booking
Ashish Pal was a 22-year-old taxi driver from Uttar Pradesh.
Police say he accepted a private booking from Delhi to Jaipur.
They allege that several passengers argued with him about the fare during the trip.
Police say the group attacked and strangled him.
His body was hidden in the car and later left in a forested area in Rajasthan.
The suspects allegedly took his phone, cash and car.
Police arrested five adults and also apprehended a 16-year-old juvenile.
They used cameras and other evidence to investigate the case.
The juvenile is being handled under juvenile law, and the investigation is continuing.
Police arrested five adults and apprehended a juvenile over the alleged kidnapping and murder of taxi driver Ashish Pal.
Pal allegedly accepted an offline booking from Sarita Vihar to Jaipur on July 20 before being attacked during the journey.
Police said the accused allegedly strangled Pal after an argument over the fare and hid his body in the vehicle.
Pal’s body was reportedly dumped in a forested area near Mokhampura, Rajasthan, and his car was recovered there.
Investigators used CCTV, technical surveillance and coordination with Rajasthan Police to trace the suspects and recover evidence.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested five adults and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the alleged murder of taxi driver Ashish Pal, 22.
- What
- Pal was allegedly kidnapped and murdered after accepting an offline taxi booking; police recovered his body and car in Rajasthan.
- Where
- The journey began in Sarita Vihar, Delhi, and was intended for Jaipur; the body and vehicle were recovered in Rajasthan, including near Mokhampura and Nagaur-related locations.
- When
- The booking and alleged incident occurred on July 20; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- Police allege the accused planned to rob a vehicle after running short of money, with a fare dispute reportedly preceding the killing.
Key facts
- Victim
- Ashish Pal, a 22-year-old taxi driver and resident of Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh.
- Booking
- An offline booking from Sarita Vihar to Jaipur was accepted on July 20.
- Arrests
- Five adults were arrested: Anil Jat, Kalu Ram, Sumit, Mangal Deep alias Sanu, and Arjun Rinwa.
- Juvenile suspect
- A 16-year-old was apprehended in Rajasthan and produced before the competent Juvenile Justice Board.
- Body recovery
- Pal’s body was recovered from a forested area near Mokhampura in Rajasthan.
- Vehicle recovery
- Pal’s car was traced to Rajasthan and recovered from Anil Jat and Kalu Ram.
- Investigation methods
- Police examined CCTV footage, toll-plaza and highway records, technical surveillance, witness accounts and other evidence.
Quotes
Senior Delhi Police officer
Police officer describing the alleged assault and concealment of the victim’s body
“One of the accused was subsequently apprehended by Delhi Police at Jaipur Railway Station. The respective roles of the accused are being corroborated through CCTV footage, technical evidence, disclosure statements, witness accounts and other material evidence.”
NDTV
“During the journey, an altercation allegedly broke out between the accused and Pal over the fare. The accused assaulted him and subsequently strangulated him before concealing his body in the vehicle.”
NDTV
Sources
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