Bareilly Jail Plot: 5 Lakh Contract to Kill Key Witness Foiled by Police

• A criminal conspiracy was hatched from Bareilly Central Jail to kill key witness Mohammad Firdaus Khan alias Anjum Parshad.
• A 5 lakh rupee contract was given to contract killer Furqan, who was also provided with weapons and cartridges.
• Firdaus Khan's testimony was crucial, as he identified accused from CCTV footage and those raising 'Sar Tan Se Juda' slogans.
• Police arrested Furqan, who confessed to the entire plot, preventing a major criminal incident.
• Investigation by Baradari police is ongoing to identify and take action against other conspirators in jail.

Why It Matters: Police foiled a 5 lakh murder plot from Bareilly Jail targeting a key witness, arresting the contract killer.