There is a name in the old crime stories of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, which created fear among the people in the 1970s. this name was Compatimar Shankariawhom people knew as 'Kanapatimar'. According to police records and available reports, Shankaria had confessed to killing around 70 people during 1977-78. The method of his crime was so different that people named him 'Kanpatimar'.
Used to attack with a hammer near the ear
The most talked about aspect of Shankaria's crime was his method of murder. According to reports, he used to hit his victim with a hammer below the ear near the temple. In this sudden attack, the victim did not get a chance to recover. For this reason his name came to be 'Kanapatimar'.
During 1977 and 1978, news of one murder after another in Rajasthan had created fear among the people. In that period the means of communication were not as fast as today. In such a situation, information about incidents reached people through newspapers and radio. The news of Shankaria's incidents gradually spread throughout the area.
Became a dreaded criminal in just his 20s
As per available records, Shankaria was born in 1952 in Jaipur. That is, at the time when he established his presence in the world of crime, his age was between 20 to 25 years. His name, associated with such a large number of murders at such a young age, has become one of the most talked about cases in the crime world.
Reports also stated that as the police investigation progressed, they gained access to Shankaria and arrested him in 1978. After his arrest he made confessions about several murders. However, it is important to note the difference between the number of murders reported by him and the cases recorded in various records.
Court awarded death sentence
After his arrest, murder cases were filed against Shankaria. He was convicted and sentenced to death. After this, he was hanged in Jaipur on 16 May 1979. At that time his age was about 27 years.
The story of Kanpatimar Shankaria is still counted among the most talked about old crime cases of Rajasthan. While the number of '70 murders' associated with his name appears in various media and reference sources, it is important to understand the proven cases against him and the alleged confessions separately.
The most frightening thing about this case was not just the number of murders, but the sequence of crimes at such a young age and the similar method of murder. This is the reason why even after decades, the name 'Kanpatimar' remains a topic of discussion among the people in the old crime history of Rajasthan.
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