Delhi Police and Bihar Police Kill Four Members of Notorious Gang in Encounter

In a coordinated operation, Delhi Police's Crime Branch and Bihar Police have shot dead four members of Bihar's notorious Ranjan Pathak gang during an encounter in Rohini, Delhi. The exchange of fire occurred at 2:20 AM on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of Ranjan Pathak (25), Bimlesh Mahto alias Bimlesh Sahni (25), Manish Pathak (33), and Aman Thakur (21). The deceased were wanted in several criminal cases in Bihar, including multiple murders and armed robberies, and were also accused of involvement in the killings of Brahmashri Sena district head Ganesh Sharma, Madan Sharma, and Aditya Singh.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint operation between Delhi Police and Bihar Police resulted in the death of four members of the Ranjan Pathak gang, who were wanted in multiple criminal cases in Bihar.
  • The gang members were accused of involvement in several murders, including the killings of Brahmashri Sena district head Ganesh Sharma, Madan Sharma, and Aditya Singh.
  • The operation was based on specific intelligence about the gang's movement in Delhi, reportedly.
  • Six sections under the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita were registered against the accused in Dumra, Chaurat, Gahra, and Purnahiya.
  • Aman Thakur was a resident of Karwal Nagar in Delhi, while the other three deceased hailed from Sitamarhi in Bihar.
  • Ranjan Pathak, Bimlesh Mahto, and Manish Pathak were also wanted in several other cases, including armed robberies.

Statistics:

  • 4 members of the Ranjan Pathak gang were killed in the encounter.
  • The gang members were involved in at least 3 multiple murders of Brahmashri Sena district head Ganesh Sharma, Madan Sharma, and Aditya Singh.
  • 6 sections under the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita were registered against the accused.
  • The operation took place in the Rohini area, near Dr Ambedkar Chowk and Pansali Chowk on Bahadur Shah Marg.
  • The gang members were found to be planning a major criminal act ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Sources:

  • Bihar police and Delhi police
  • Orissa TV