The assassination of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief Nafe Singh Rathi has taken a sensational turn, with the emergence of an international angle to the investigation. The nefarious act, which unfolded on a quiet Sunday in Haryana’s Jhajjar district, saw Rathi and an aide killed in a daylight shooting, with several other individuals injured. The police have identified a UK-based gangster as the likely mastermind behind the hit, suggesting a continuing trend of political violence. The FIR now lists 15 suspects, including the UK-based gangster and political figures, intensifying the political drama and a subsequent manhunt.
Following the murder, intense investigations by the Delhi Police’s specialized branches hint at the possible involvement of infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Kala Jathedi’s sharpshooters. Teams from both the Crime Branch and Special Cell are working in unison with Haryana officials, exploring the possibility of contract killings orchestrated by interstate gang networks. The style of the murder bears resemblance to similar gang-related shootings, further confirming the fears of a planned hit.
In a decisive response to the outcry over the INLD chief’s murder, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has acquiesced to a CBI probe, as demanded by the opposition. There has been tumultuous debate over security lapses and the gravity of political violence in the region, prompting a stern commitment to justice from the Haryana Assembly, led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The tragic event has placed the spotlight on the intricate web of gang activities extending beyond national borders, marking the murder not just a local crime but an incident with far-reaching repercussions.