Archive · 8 Nov 2025
BJP Leader's Murder Linked to Business Rivalry, Not Communal Motive, Say Police
A local politician named Neelu Rajak was sadly killed in broad daylight.
At first, some people thought it might be because of disagreements between different religious groups.
However, the police investigated and found that Neelu Rajak was actually killed because of a business argument he had with another man named Akram Khan.
They were both in the same line of work, supplying workers, and had been arguing for about two months.
This business rivalry led to a deadly plan.
Police have arrested five people involved in the killing.
Two suspects were injured during their arrest after a shootout.
Sadly, after one suspect was arrested, his father died by suicide.
Police have determined that the daylight murder of BJP leader Neelu Rajak was motivated by business rivalry, not communal tensions.
Rajak, a labour contractor, was shot dead on October 28 in Kymore, Katni, following a two-month dispute with suspect Akram Khan.
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder, with two suspects injured during a subsequent gunfight with police.
While initial allegations pointed to 'love jihad', investigators found the motive stemmed from fierce competition in the labor supply business.
The incident led to communal unrest, prohibitory orders, and the suspension of two police officers, while the Chief Minister has ordered strict action.
- Who
- Neelu (Nilesh) Rajak, a local BJP leader and labour contractor, was shot dead. Akram Khan and Prince Joseph are key suspects, along with accomplices Arif, Salim, and Harsh Singh. BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also involved in response.
- What
- Rajak was shot dead in a daylight attack. Following the murder, there was initial suspicion of communal motive, but police investigation revealed business rivalry as the primary cause. Several arrests have been made, and a gunfight occurred during the apprehension of two suspects.
- When
- The murder took place on October 28, around 11 a.m. Arrests and subsequent events occurred on October 29 and November 3.
- Where
- The incident occurred near a bank in Kymore, Katni. Two suspects were apprehended in Kajrawara, Bahoriband. Harsh Singh was arrested from Amarpatan.
- Why
- The murder was motivated by a two-month-old feud and intense competition in the labour supply business between the victim and key suspect Akram Khan.
Supporters' Claims
Police Investigation Findings
Motive for Murder
Supporters' Claims
Neelu Rajak was targeted for opposing 'love jihad' and had received threats from Akram Khan for this reason.
Police Investigation Findings
The murder stemmed from a two-month-old dispute rooted in verbal altercations and fierce competition in the labour supply business between Rajak and Akram Khan.
Initial Allegations
Supporters' Claims
Early allegations linked the killing to 'love jihad'.
Police Investigation Findings
Investigators dispelled claims of a communal motive, uncovering personal enmity and business rivalry as the cause.
- Victim
- Neelu (Nilesh) Rajak, 38, 'Pichda Morcha Mandal' head and labour contractor
- Date of Incident
- October 28
- Time of Incident
- Around 11 a.m.
- Location of Incident
- Near a bank in Kymore, Katni
- Number of Arrests
- 5 individuals arrested
- Key Suspects
- Akram Khan, Prince Joseph, Arif, Salim, Harsh Singh
- Weapon
- Pistol