Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Indore Police Arrest Habitual Offender After Knife Threat Video
Police in Indore arrested a man named Jabir Khan after a troubling street incident.
Police said he was carrying a knife and bothering people on Chadu Wala Road.
They alleged that he threatened passersby and tried to get money from them.
Some residents recorded what happened on their phones.
The video spread on social media.
After receiving a complaint and seeing the video, police arrested him.
Police also took the knife as evidence and filed a case.
Police said Jabir had been involved in at least four earlier criminal cases.
After his arrest, he did sit-ups and apologised publicly.
Chandan Nagar police arrested Jabir alias Kallu Khan for allegedly threatening passersby and attempting extortion with a knife.
The incident reportedly occurred on the night of June 18 on Chadu Wala Road in Indore.
Police said Jabir was intoxicated and harassed passersby, including women, with help from associates.
Residents recorded the incident, and the video’s circulation on social media prompted police action.
Police seized the knife and registered a case under BNS sections 119(1), 115(2), 351(3) and 296(A).
- Who
- Chandan Nagar police arrested Jabir alias Kallu Khan, whom police described as a habitual offender.
- What
- He was arrested for allegedly threatening and harassing passersby and attempting extortion while brandishing a knife.
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of June 18; police arrested him after the video circulated.
- Where
- Chadu Wala Road in Chandan Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- A complaint and a video recorded by residents and shared on social media prompted police intervention.
- Accused
- Jabir alias Kallu Khan of Chandan Nagar
- Police station
- Chandan Nagar police
- Reported location
- Chadu Wala Road, Indore
- Alleged conduct
- Threatening passersby, harassing women and attempting extortion with a knife
- Evidence seized
- The knife allegedly used in the incident
- Registered provisions
- BNS sections 119(1), 115(2), 351(3) and 296(A)
- Prior cases
- Police said the accused had at least four prior cases involving Arms Act violations, assault and criminal intimidation