Sat Mar 21 13:30:55 UTC 2026: ### Contract Killer Arrested Five Years After Botched Hit-Turned-Murder in Raipur

The Story:
Five years after the murder of Shakuntala Devi in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, police have arrested Ajaykumar alias Laxmisagar alias Kimtishree Rajnarayan Mishra, the key accused in the case. Mishra was allegedly hired by Shakuntala Devi and her younger son, Amit Yadav, to murder her elder son, Ajay, due to a property dispute. However, Mishra allegedly robbed and murdered Shakuntala Devi instead, with the assistance of an accomplice, after discovering Amit was in jail.

Key Points:

  • The victim, Shakuntala Devi, was murdered in 2021 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
  • The accused, Ajaykumar alias Laxmisagar alias Kimtishree Rajnarayan Mishra, was hired by Shakuntala Devi and her younger son, Amit Yadav, to kill her elder son, Ajay, over a property dispute.
  • The “supari” (contract) offered was Rs 4 lakh, with an advance of Rs 1 lakh paid.
  • Mishra, along with his associate Ketan alias KT Ramsundar Tiwari, allegedly strangled Shakuntala Devi and stole approximately Rs 10 lakh in cash and 30-35 tolas of gold jewelry.
  • Mishra evaded capture for five years by frequently changing locations and identities, avoiding mobile phones and government identification.

Key Takeaways:

  • The case highlights the devastating consequences of family property disputes leading to violent crime.
  • The arrest demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in pursuing long-term fugitives, even after several years.
  • The accused’s ability to evade capture for so long underscores the challenges in tracking criminals who deliberately avoid technology and maintain a nomadic lifestyle.

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