Bhilwara: Chittorgarh police on Sunday arrested the main accused, Ramtaram, in connection with the murder of BJP leader and courier businessman Ramesh Eenani, who was shot dead on November 11 in the Kotwali police station area of the city. The accused was apprehended after police surrounded a temple complex at the confluence of two rivers in the district and is currently being interrogated.
Details of the Incident
Chittorgarh Superintendent of Police Manish Tripathi said that Eenani was shot on November 11 around 11 am while riding his scooter from home to office. The assailant, who was on a motorcycle and wearing a helmet, opened fire near City Petrol Pump, critically injuring Eenani. He was later shifted to Udaipur, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Protest and Investigation
Following the incident, the deceased's family and members of the community staged a protest at the Chittorgarh collectorate, alleging Ramtaram's role in the murder and demanding his arrest. A case was registered based on a complaint by the victim's son, and a special investigation team was formed to probe the matter.
Motive and Evasion
Tripathi said that Ramtaram hired a shooter to kill Eenani due to a long-standing property dispute spanning nearly 30 years. To evade arrest, Ramtaram remained absconding across several states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. For his arrest, the Udaipur Range Inspector General announced a reward amount, which was increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 and later to Rs 50,000.
Previous Arrests
Earlier in the case, police arrested the main shooter, Manish Kumar Dubey (37), on November 12; Bhajnaram Guru (37) on January 8; and Arvind Dubey on March 16, for supplying the weapon. Police said further investigation is underway, including tracing those who may have assisted Ramtaram during his absconding period.
