Who was Jagan Gurjar? Notorious Chambal dacoit with nearly 100 criminal cases found ‘suspiciously’ dead in Ajmer jail
Notorious Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar, who had nearly 100 criminal cases against him and once carried an ₹11 lakh bounty, was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside Rajasthan’s high-security prison in Ajmer on Monday. Police are investigating the circumstances leading to Jagan Gurjar’s death. (X/@politics_vibes) Police suspect he was murdered inside his barrack while inmates were locked in as per jail protocol. They have now launched an investigation. Who was Jagan Gurjar? Jagan Gurjar was one of the most feared dacoits of the Chambal region, with his criminal network operating for years across the ravines of the Dholpur Dang area. A native of Dholpur district in Rajasthan, he built a reputation as a notorious outlaw with a long history of violent crimes. Jagan dacoit’s criminal history Gurjar entered the world of crime in 1994, as per PTI. He was first arrested in 2001, and was arrested several more times over the years. He was repeatedly released on bail before being taken back into custody in different cases. Nearly 100 criminal cases were registered against him …
