Massive breakthrough for the Bhopal Police. They finally neutralized Salman, the fugitive wanted in connection with the horrific rape of a $6$-year-old girl in Goharganj. The accused had a bounty of $₹30,000$ on his head. He had been on the run.
The Capture and the Escape Attempt
The arrest went down first. Gandhinagar police found Salman at a tea stall in Bhopal’s Ward 11. They had him.
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And then the chaos followed. While the Goharganj police were transporting him back to Raisen, the vehicle got a puncture near Kirat Nagar village. They had to stop.
During this halt, the accused, Salman, tried to bolt. He made a run for it. This forced the police to act fast—a short encounter was conducted to prevent his escape. He sustained a gunshot wound in the leg. The operation showcased excellent coordination between the Bhopal Gandhinagar police and the Goharganj force.
Immediately after the incident, Salman was rushed to Bhopal’s JP Hospital for medical care. SDOP Sheela Surana, the senior officer overseeing the case, confirmed the details. Her assurance was clear: the accused will face the full force of the law.
The Crime and the Public Rage
The whole situation started with a truly disturbing crime on November 21st in Goharganj. A 1$6$-year-old girl was playing outside her home.2 Salman Khan (alias Nazar) enticed her with chocolates. He took her to a nearby forest and sexually assaulted her.
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The victim was found and rushed to Obaidullaganj Hospital. Doctors confirmed the rape. She was immediately referred to Bhopal AIIMS for specialized treatment. The good news: she recently recovered enough to be discharged from the ICU, but she is still receiving ongoing medical care.
The public reaction has been intense. Hundreds of locals gathered and staged a large protest, demanding swift justice.3 They want to see the accused punished. That sense of collective outrage is what draws people there. The legal proceedings are now underway with the Goharganj police.
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