Dholpur, Rajasthan : In a major breakthrough, Rajasthan’s Dholpur Police has arrested the main sharpshooter involved in the widely discussed murder of student leader Naresh Kushwaha, a case that remained unresolved for nearly 14 years. The accused, identified as Robin Singh, was carrying a reward of ₹35,000 announced by the Bharatpur Range Inspector General.
Robin Singh had been on the run since the murder took place on December 27, 2012, and was considered one of the key accused in the case.
Murder Planned With an Accomplice
According to police officials, Robin Singh, along with his associate Satendra Singh, a former army personnel, allegedly carried out the killing of student leader Naresh Kushwaha in 2012. Several accused connected to the case had already been arrested earlier, but Robin had managed to evade capture for years.
Eight Months of Continuous Tracking
Dholpur Police had been actively working on Robin Singh’s arrest for the past eight months. During the investigation, police teams collected intelligence from multiple locations across India and neighboring Nepal.
Search operations and intelligence gathering were conducted in Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Varanasi, Aurangabad, Ranchi, Gaya, Hazaribagh, and several other areas.
Undercover Operation Helped Crack the Case
To trace the accused, the cyber and field teams used multiple undercover strategies. Officers reportedly worked in disguise at tea stalls, posed as census workers checking voter lists, acted as truck helpers, and even approached steel and iron factories as bulk buyers to collect information.These efforts helped investigators track the suspect’s movement and hidden identity.
Changed Identity to Escape Arrest
Police revealed that Robin Singh had completely changed his identity during his years on the run. He reportedly changed his name, place of residence, and even the names of his children to avoid being recognized.
For nearly the first four years after the crime, he stayed in Nepal to avoid arrest.
6,000 Kilometers of Investigation
The police team traveled nearly 6,000 kilometers during the operation and examined CCTV footage from around 500 toll plazas. By studying travel routes linked to steel and iron factories, investigators successfully mapped the accused’s movement and finally tracked him down.
Earlier Arrests in the Case
In connection with the same case, Dholpur Police had earlier arrested Satendra Singh, former MLA B.L. Kushwaha, Shivram Kushwaha, and Jeetu alias Jitendra Kumar.
Police Team to Be Honored
Dholpur Superintendent of Police Vikas Sangwan has announced rewards for the police team involved in the successful arrest of the wanted criminal.
