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Crime
Two suspects, including a history‑shooter, arrested in Barmer after seven‑day manhunt over hotel firing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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Police in Barmer captured two suspects, among them a self‑styled 'history‑shooter', who had been on the run for a week after opening fire at a hotel in Ravat Sar village.
Barmer police announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of opening fire at a hotel in the village of Ravat Sar. The incident, which shocked the local community, prompted a seven‑day chase as the suspects moved between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur in an attempt to evade law enforcement.
According to officials, the primary suspect had previously boasted of being a "history‑shooter," a claim that added a sensational angle to the case. The suspects were finally located after coordinated efforts by police units from multiple districts, who tracked their movements through checkpoints and local intelligence.
The arrested persons are now in custody and will face charges related to unlawful discharge of firearms, endangering public safety, and other applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigations are ongoing to determine any broader network or motive behind the attack.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with any further inquiries and have assured that the safety of residents remains a top priority in the region.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in curbing illegal arms use and violent crimes in remote parts of Rajasthan.
According to officials, the primary suspect had previously boasted of being a "history‑shooter," a claim that added a sensational angle to the case. The suspects were finally located after coordinated efforts by police units from multiple districts, who tracked their movements through checkpoints and local intelligence.
The arrested persons are now in custody and will face charges related to unlawful discharge of firearms, endangering public safety, and other applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigations are ongoing to determine any broader network or motive behind the attack.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with any further inquiries and have assured that the safety of residents remains a top priority in the region.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in curbing illegal arms use and violent crimes in remote parts of Rajasthan.