Bhanu Pratap Arrested in Bengaluru for Pathankot Contract Killing

In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police have arrested Bhanu Pratap, the prime accused in the contract killing of Mayank in Pathankot. The arrest was made in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following a coordinated operation between the Punjab and Karnataka police forces.

Mayank, a resident of Pathankot, was found murdered under mysterious circumstances, leading to a high-profile investigation. Initial findings suggested a premeditated act, prompting authorities to delve deeper into the case. Evidence pointed towards a contract killing, with Bhanu Pratap emerging as the central figure orchestrating the crime.

Bhanu Pratap, originally from Punjab, had been evading arrest by relocating to Bengaluru. Utilizing advanced surveillance techniques and intelligence inputs, the police tracked his movements and successfully apprehended him without incident.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Bhanu Pratap had personal enmity with Mayank, leading him to hire assassins to eliminate him. Financial transactions and communication records are being scrutinized to establish the full extent of the conspiracy and identify any accomplices involved.

The arrest has brought a sense of relief to Mayank’s family and the local community, who had been demanding swift justice. Authorities have assured that all individuals involved in the crime will be brought to justice and that the investigation will be thorough and impartial.

Bhanu Pratap is currently in police custody and is being interrogated to uncover further details about the murder plot. The police are also exploring the possibility of other contract killings linked to him, given the methodical nature of the crime.

This case underscores the challenges law enforcement agencies face in tackling organized crime and the importance of inter-state cooperation in apprehending fugitives. The Punjab Police have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of citizens by bringing perpetrators of such heinous crimes to justice.