Masked Attacker Kills Shopkeeper with Axe in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan's Balotra district, a masked man allegedly killed a shopkeeper, Pushplal Jain, with an axe. The incident happened in Padru town and the suspect has been detained. CCTV footage is being reviewed and the investigation is ongoing, with officials suspecting a land dispute as the motive.

A masked man allegedly killed a shopkeeper by attacking him with an axe on Wednesday morning in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, police said.

The incident occurred in the Padru town of the district when Pushplal Jain (60) had opened his grocery store. A masked man, riding a motorcycle, attacked Jain on his neck, head, and chest with an axe. The locals rushed him to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said.

Following the incident, the locals shut down the market. ''A team reached the spot right after the incident. CCTV footage is being captured to trace the accused. A suspect has been detained. The accused will be arrested soon,'' DSP Neeraj Sharma said. Sharma added that the situation is currently peaceful and the law and order situation is being monitored.