Youth Shot Dead Over Farm Road Dispute in Akola Village A violent incident in Nimbi Malokar village, located approximately 10 kilometers from Akola city, resulted in the death of a youth following a dispute over access to a farm road. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when Amol Gajanan Malokar, the victim, was allegedly shot by an unknown assailant while working in agricultural fields. Preliminary reports indicate that six rounds were fired at the victim, with three bullet wounds found on his back and below the ear. Amol succumbed to his injuries on the spot, according to police. Authorities confirmed that the alleged shooter fled the scene immediately after the attack. In response, the police have formed four teams to track down the suspect and gather evidence. The victim’s family claims that one of their relatives was involved in the shooting, citing a long-standing dispute over the use of the farm road. However, the exact circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. Akola Superintendent of Police Archit Chandak informed The Times of India that police teams arrived at the scene promptly after receiving the report. A forensic team was deployed to collect physical and ballistic evidence, including bullet marks, cartridges, and other relevant items. The investigation aims to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the shooting. The incident has caused widespread panic in the village and surrounding areas. Balapur police are currently registering a murder case and are working to identify the firearm used in the attack. Determining the exact number of shots fired and the weapon’s type remains a priority for the investigation.#the_times_of_india #archit_chandak #amol_gajanan_malokar #nimbi_malokar_village #akola_city
Armed Robbery at Akola Jewellery Shop Solved in 72 Hours A sensational daylight armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Akola was resolved within 72 hours by local police, who arrested the accused and recovered stolen valuables worth ₹25.91 lakh, along with the weapon used in the crime. The incident occurred on May 7 afternoon at Shri Saptashrungi Alankar Kendra, where an unidentified individual entered the shop, threatened employees with a gun, and looted gold and silver ornaments, as well as cash totaling ₹69.90 lakh. Following the robbery, a case was registered at Khadan police station, prompting the formation of a special investigation team under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Archit Chandak. The team, led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sudarshan Patil and local crime branch Inspector Shankar Shelke, included seven officers and over 50 personnel. Through technical analysis and intelligence inputs, the accused was identified as Rohansingh Satnamsingh Bawra, a resident of Bhusawal in Jalgaon district. Police teams tracked Bawra and arrested him in Bhusawal. During interrogation, he confessed to staying in a rented room in Akola under the pretense of selling bedsheets, conducting reconnaissance of the area before executing the robbery. The police recovered approximately 160 grams of gold ornaments valued at ₹24 lakh, 440 grams of silver ornaments valued at ₹1.23 lakh, and a locally made firearm used in the crime. Efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining stolen property. The swift resolution of the case highlights the effectiveness of the police's investigative strategies and collaboration between different units. The recovery of the stolen valuables and the weapon underscores the importance of forensic analysis and intelligence gathering in solving such crimes.#akola #shankar_shelke #shri_saptashrungi_alankar_kendra #archit_chandak #sudarshan_patil
