Bareilly Jail Plot: 5 Lakh Contract to Kill Key Witness Foiled by Police
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News18•04-01-2026, 19:19
Bareilly Jail Plot: 5 Lakh Contract to Kill Key Witness Foiled by Police
- •A criminal conspiracy was hatched from Bareilly Central Jail to kill key witness Mohammad Firdaus Khan alias Anjum Parshad.
- •A 5 lakh rupee contract was given to contract killer Furqan, who was also provided with weapons and cartridges.
- •Firdaus Khan's testimony was crucial, as he identified accused from CCTV footage and those raising 'Sar Tan Se Juda' slogans.
- •Police arrested Furqan, who confessed to the entire plot, preventing a major criminal incident.
- •Investigation by Baradari police is ongoing to identify and take action against other conspirators in jail.
Why It Matters: Police foiled a 5 lakh murder plot from Bareilly Jail targeting a key witness, arresting the contract killer.
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