A Doctor's Assault, A Vanishing Patient: The Two-State Hunt That Cracked the Case

Picture this: a quiet clinic in Nanded, Maharashtra, on an ordinary evening. Suddenly, violence shatters the calm. Dr. Santosh Goswami, a dedicated medical professional, found himself the victim of a brutal assault and robbery. Left severely injured, the attack left a community shaken and the police with a perplexing case on their hands. Who would do such a thing, and why?

The initial investigation, as often happens in real life, pointed towards a specific individual almost immediately. A patient, identified as Ajaykumar Laxminarayan Singh, had been at the clinic earlier that day. Was it a coincidence? Unlikely. He quickly became the prime suspect. The challenge? He seemed to have vanished into thin air. All the police had was a single, crucial lead: his phone number. This wasn't just a local fugitive; this was someone who had seemingly slipped across state lines.

A chilling sense of urgency gripped the Nanded police. Led by Inspector Vinod Katore and his dedicated team, including Sub-Inspector Rahul Kandhare and others, they knew they had to act fast. Tracing Singh’s mobile number led them far beyond Maharashtra's borders, all the way to Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. This wasn't going to be a simple, quick arrest. This was going to be a proper hunt, a testament to old-fashioned police work combined with modern-day tracing.

The journey itself was a test of endurance. Imagine the long hours on the road, the anticipation, the uncertainty. Upon reaching Mirzapur, the team found Singh’s family. But, as suspects' families sometimes do, they claimed ignorance, denying any knowledge of his current whereabouts. It was a frustrating setback, but then came a tiny, yet pivotal, crack in the wall: Singh's father mentioned, almost as an afterthought, that his son might have gone to Varanasi. A new destination, a new lead, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Varanasi. A bustling, ancient city, far more sprawling and complex than Mirzapur. It presented an entirely new set of challenges. How do you find one man in a metropolis teeming with millions? Yet, the Nanded police team, undeterred, delved into the labyrinthine streets and countless neighborhoods. Their persistence paid off. Through diligent groundwork and perhaps a stroke of luck, they eventually located him. Not as Ajaykumar Singh, mind you, but working under an alias: Ajaykumar Gupta, serving as a ward boy in a local clinic. He was hiding in plain sight.

The arrest was swift and decisive. Confronted with the evidence and his true identity revealed, Singh didn't put up much resistance. He confessed to the brutal robbery, revealing a desperate motive that, while never excusing his actions, painted a clearer picture: he claimed he desperately needed money for his family. It's a sad, all too common thread in many crimes, yet it doesn't diminish the severity of what he did to Dr. Goswami.

With Singh apprehended, the team embarked on the long journey back to Nanded. The stolen cash, a mobile phone, and other valuables were recovered, a tangible outcome of their painstaking efforts. Back in Nanded, Dr. Goswami positively identified Singh, bringing a much-needed sense of closure to a horrifying ordeal. This wasn't just a case solved; it was a powerful reminder of the relentless dedication of our police force, often working across state lines and against formidable odds, to ensure justice prevails.