BJP leader accused in Dara Singh encounter case

Jaipur, June 3: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has presented the chargesheet of Dara Singh fake encounter case on Friday, June 3 where a BJP leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's aide -- Rajendra Singh Rathore has been accused.

Vijendra alias Tilia, Ramkishan Singhani and Devilal alias Debuda, residents of Shekhawati region in the state are the three witnesses of the CBI.

History-sheeter Dara Singh was killed in a police encounter on the outskirts of Jaipur on October 23, 2006. CBI claimed that the encounter was stage-managed at the behest of a rival liquor mafia gang and top police officers and Rathore had colluded in the conspiracy.

Five persons including inspector general of police A Ponnuchami are already in judicial custody while the arrest warrant has been issued against nine others.

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