Indore Knife-Wielding Habitual Offender Lands In Police Net

Indore police have apprehended a habitual offender, identified as Jabir alias Kallu Khan, for his alleged involvement in threatening and harassing pedestrians, including women, and attempting to extort money while brandishing a knife while intoxicated. The incident took place on Chadu Wala Road on the night of June 18, and a video of the event soon went viral on social media platforms.

The footage prompted police intervention, resulting in the arrest of the accused. According to the police, the incident was carried out in collaboration with his associates. They claim that Jabir Khan terrorized passersby and attempted to extort money using a knife. Residents recorded the incident, and the footage soon spread across various social media platforms, leading to the police's swift action.

Following a complaint and the viral video evidence, Jabir Khan was arrested, and the knife used in the crime was recovered by the police. The police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS, including 119(1), 115(2), 351(3), and 296(A). It was revealed that Jabir Khan is a habitual offender with at least four prior criminal cases, involving violations of the Arms Act, assault, and criminal intimidation.

After being taken into custody, the accused was observed performing sit-ups and publicly apologized for his actions. The news of the incident also highlights the recent passing of Rajiv Thakur's father, causing sadness among the comedy fraternity, with a planned show featuring comedian Krushna Abhishek subsequently postponed.