Police announce Rs 10,000 reward each for six absconding accused in Bhopal's Aniket Khatik murder

Bhopal Police have announced a reward of Rs 10,000 each on six absconding accused in the murder of Aniket Khatik, who was killed in Ibrahimganj on Diwali night.

None of the six has been caught since the incident. Separate police teams are raiding likely hideouts to arrest them, and a search is continuing in rural areas around the city.

According to police, the quarrel began with firecrackers. Firecrackers were being burst in Ibrahimganj on Diwali night when splashes of drain water and mud flew towards a house. This led to a dispute between two sides, and the matter soon escalated from a scuffle to stabbing.

Aniket Khatik and his mother, Sunita, were attacked during this. Both were seriously injured. Aniket died during treatment. His mother was treated in hospital and returned home after being discharged.

Police have already arrested two main accused in the case: Aditya Raikwar alias Adi (19) and Prem Waskar (18), both residents of Ibrahimganj. Police said both admitted during questioning that they were involved in the incident. Two more suspects are in custody and being questioned.

Six other accused, including Ankit and Raghav, are still absconding.

DCP Ayush Gupta has formed a special investigation team (SIT) headed by ACP Arvind Singh Rajput to catch the absconding accused. The SIT is investigating the case. Its teams are watching the accused's acquaintances and likely hideouts as they search for them.

Police have announced a reward of Rs 10,000 for those who give information about the accused or help in their arrest.