Jaipur, Jan 21 || In its second major operation in quick succession, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Rajasthan has arrested Raju Ram alias Raju Pilwa, the principal leader of the notorious ‘007 gang’ operating in Jodhpur district, officials said on Wednesday.
A hardcore criminal and history-sheeter of Lohawat police station, Pilwa was carrying a Rs 25,000 reward and had been absconding for a long time. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough against organized crime in western Rajasthan.
According to police, Pilwa has 48 serious criminal cases registered against him, including attempted murder, firing incidents, illegal arms possession, and drug trafficking.
ADG Dinesh M.N. said the operation was launched after precise intelligence was received from AGTF Constable Sunil. A special team was constituted under the supervision of SP Gyanchand Yadav and ASP Narottam Lal Verma, and led by DSP Phoolchand Tailor and ASI Rakesh Jakhar.
On Tuesday, Pilwa was waiting for his associates at Shatabdi Circle in Jodhpur, reportedly planning a visit to the Sanwariya Seth temple. Believing he could evade law enforcement by blending in with religious devotees, the gangster lowered his guard.