03-07-2025
Notorious goon, accused in murder case, arrested from Betul
Bhopal: The main accused in the Liladhar Colony murder case, Naseem alias Banne Khan, who allegedly shot and killed a youth during a violent altercation, was arrested by Chhola police from Betul district.
The incident occurred past midnight on June 30.
According to police, Naseem was brought back to Bhopal from Betul, during which he attempted to escape police custody three times. While being taken to his residence as part of the investigation, he even jumped from a roof in a bid to flee, resulting in a fractured leg. Despite the injury, he was produced before the court and was remanded to three-day police custody for further interrogation.
Past midnight on June 30, Naseem, along with his accomplices Wasim and three others, arrived in Liladhar Colony on two motorcycles. A confrontation broke out between the group and Raja Khatik and his associates. During the altercation, Naseem opened fire using a country-made pistol. Of the three rounds fired, one misfired, while two bullets struck the deceased Amit Verma, 22, who later died from the gunshot wounds.
The police investigation revealed that Naseem, Wasim, and Raja Khatik previously worked together in robbery cases. Tensions escalated after a dispute over the division of loot money between Raja and Nadeem, Wasim's brother. Following a physical assault on Nadeem by Raja, Naseem and his gang reportedly decided to take revenge by targeting Raja. However, during the shootout, Amit Verma was fatally shot.
Before the murder, the accused were also reportedly seen brandishing swords and arguing with pedestrians on VIP Road.
Bhopal Police Commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra announced a reward of Rs 30,000 for information leading to Naseem's arrest. Teams from Crime Branch and Zone-4 were deployed in search of the accused, ultimately resulting in his capture from Betul.
