Rahul Karamveer Jat : Serial Killer Arrested in Gujarat After Multiple Murders Across States

Rahul Karamveer Jat: Serial Killer Arrested in Gujarat After Multiple Murders Across States . A recent arrest in Gujarat has shocked the public. Rahul Karamveer Jat, a 30-year-old man from Haryana, has been arrested for the brutal rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman. This crime is just one of many he is suspected of committing. Police have linked him to at least four other murders across several states in India, mostly targeting passengers on trains. His arrest followed a large-scale investigation involving police from six different states and thousands of hours of CCTV footage analysis.

How Was the Serial Killer Caught?

Rahul Jat was arrested on November 24, 2024, in Vapi, Gujarat, by a joint police team after an extensive investigation. The breakthrough came after the murder and rape of a young woman near Udvada railway station in Valsad on November 14. Police soon confirmed the crime through forensic reports and set up multiple teams to search for clues.

A major lead came from CCTV footage that showed Jat at the railway station wearing the same clothes as the ones found near the woman’s body. The footage, captured by over 2,000 cameras across the region, also revealed him eating food at the station after committing the crime. His distinct limp helped authorities identify him. After his identification, police forces from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh joined together to catch the criminal.

The Crimes Committed by Rahul Karamveer Jat

Rahul Karamveer Jat has confessed to committing several crimes across India. He has been linked to multiple murders, all committed in similar ways.

1. Karnataka (October 25, 2024): Jat killed a fellow passenger on the Bengaluru-Murdeshwar train after a disagreement over cigarettes.
2. West Bengal (November 19, 2024): He murdered a 63-year-old man on the Katihar Express, stabbing him multiple times after robbing him.
3. Secunderabad (November 24, 2024): Jat killed a woman on the Mangalore Special Express at the Secunderabad railway station.
4. Maharashtra (October 2024): He sexually assaulted and murdered a woman on the Pune-Kanyakumari train near Solapur.

Jat targeted lonely passengers, especially in women’s compartments and disabled coaches. He would often rob and kill his victims, leaving no trace behind.

Who is Rahul Karamveer Jat?

Rahul Karamveer Jat is described as a Class 5 dropout with a long history of crime. According to the police, he was able to carry out these killings while moving from one place to another, taking advantage of trains and busy railway stations. His criminal activity spanned several states, and he used different methods to lure his victims.

His arrest marks the end of a long investigation, and authorities are still looking into additional possible crimes committed by him. Jat's capture was made possible through the cooperation of many state police departments and the careful analysis of CCTV footage.

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SUMMARY

Rahul Karamveer Jat, a 30-year-old man from Haryana, was arrested in Gujarat on November 24, 2024, for the rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman. Police later linked him to at least four other murders across India, mainly on trains. He targeted lonely passengers, especially in women’s and disabled compartments. Jat was caught after an extensive investigation that included reviewing over 2,000 CCTV videos. The police from six states worked together to capture him. Jat confessed to the crimes and is now under investigation for other possible murders.