Jaipur: Kardhani police Monday arrested three men allegedly involved in kidnapping, assaulting and robbing pedestrians during late-night hours across the city. A country-made pistol and four live cartridges were recovered from their possession.Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) Hanuman Prasad Meena identified the accused as Lokesh Singh Shekhawat (21) and Sunny alias Sahil (21), both residents of Machhi Market, Jhotwara, and Raghav Khandelwal alias Ravi (22), a resident of Nangal Jaisa Bohra, Khorabeesal. Police said the trio had been active in criminal activities for some time. “We are examining the source of the seized weapon and are probing whether the accused operated independently or were linked to a larger criminal gang. The recovery of the firearm raised concerns about the possible involvement of organised elements,” Meena said. During investigation, police found that Lokesh is the younger brother of Azad Singh Gudha, a history-sheeter lodged in Rohtak Jail, Haryana, in connection with a police firing case reported in Aug 2025. Sources said this link is being examined from an intelligence and criminal network perspective. Records show that Sunny alias Sahil has multiple cases registered against him for kidnapping and robbing pedestrians. “He is a habitual offender who frequently targeted deserted areas at night,” a police officer said. Police said the accused would patrol isolated roads, identify lone commuters and force them into a vehicle. “The victims were allegedly taken to secluded locations, assaulted and robbed of cash and mobile phones. After committing the crime, the accused would abandon the victims and flee,” the officer added. Further interrogation is underway to verify their links with more cases and trace possible accomplices.
Three held for late-night kidnappings, robberies in Jaipur | Jaipur News
