CRIME Branch Unit-2 arrested fugitive criminal Sheikh Mohsin alias Baba Tiger alias Musa at Shegaon Railway station after a dramatic chase on Tuesday. He was brought to Nagpur late at night. Police said Baba Tiger was wanted in connection with the attempt to kill gangster Sheikh Akram alias Bhuru Sheikh Rahman (42) of Anand Nagar, Sitabuldi. Earlier, police had arrested Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Salim (36) of Buradgalli, Telipura; Shahbaz Khan alias Salman Billa Khan (25) ofTaj Nagar, Mankapur; Aamir Bashir Sheikh (35) of Jhingabai Takli; Mohammad Sahil Altaf Ansari (28); and Mohammad Taufiq Sheikh Mohammad Arif (28). According to police, Sharif learnt that Bhuru was staying at Hotel Memories near Somalwara Square and often visited the place alone at night. He allegedly hatched a plan with his associates to kill him. On August 11, around 11.30 pm, Sharif allegedly rammed an SUV (MH-40/CH-4777) into Bhuru outside the hotel and fled. Hotel staff informed the police and Bhuru’s family. Bhuruhas been undergoing treatment since then.

 

Police said a case of attempt to murder wasregistered at Sonegaon police station. As the accused allegedly operated as an organised group and had committed several offences, police invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against them. However, Baba Tiger had remained absconding. POLICE FOLLOWED HIM ACROSS CITIES: After fleeing, Baba Tiger allegedly moved between different cities. Police first received information that he was hiding in Khaparkheda in Nagpur Rural. Teams searched for him but could not trace him. Police also went to Akola twice. Later, they received information that he was in Ajmer Sharif. Before the team could reach Ajmer, however, he had reportedly left for Nagpur. The police alerted the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and searched the train, but Baba Tiger was not found. The Crime Branch then laid a trap at Shegaon railway station. Police personnel went there in disguise and kept watch on the platform. According to police, Baba Tiger was spotted when the team was checking a general coach reserved for women. On seeing the police, he allegedly tried to escape. The officers chased and surrounded him from all sides before taking him into custody. He was subsequently brought to Nagpur for further investigation.