In a significant crackdown, Patna police have apprehended eleven individuals belonging to a gang accused of forcibly seizing disputed land in the district. The arrests were made on Sunday in the Gaurichak police station area, with authorities also confiscating illegal weapons, ammunition, and foreign liquor.
Gang's Modus Operandi and Swift Police Action
The criminal group allegedly used social media platforms to lure potential buyers, offering illegal possession of contested land in exchange for large sums of money. The operation reached its climax when police received a tip-off about the gang's gathering. City SP (East) Parichay Kumar stated that the criminals had assembled with weapons in the courtyard of one Pushkar Anand Singh in Andari village, seemingly planning a major incident.
"As soon as the information was received, a team was formed by the police. The team took immediate action, reached Andari village, and arrested all 11 people," explained the SP. The police believe the gang was coordinating to execute a substantial criminal act in and around Patna.
Seized Contraband and Ongoing Investigation
The raid led to the recovery of a significant cache of illegal items from the accused. The seized materials include:
- Two country-made pistols
- Seven live cartridges
- One misfired bullet
- Two motorcycles
- A large quantity of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL)
Those arrested have been identified as Pappu Kumar, Amit Kumar, Sonu alias Rajneesh Kumar, Amlesh Kumar, Gautam Kumar, Santu Kumar, Roshan Kumar, Suryajeet Kumar, Bunty Kumar, Md Ghulam, and Manish Kumar.
Probe into Criminal History and Network
Following the arrests, the police have launched a detailed investigation. "The arrested criminals are being interrogated. Police have started investigating their criminal history. The seized illegal weapons and liquor are also being examined," added SP Parichay Kumar. This move aims to uncover the full extent of the gang's operations, their past activities, and any possible wider network involved in illegal land grabbing and other crimes in the region. The case highlights the ongoing efforts by Patna police to curb organized crime linked to property disputes.
