In a significant operation, the Patna Police has scored a major success by apprehending a notorious criminal who had been evading capture for months. The arrested individual, Subodh Rai, carried a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head and was wanted in a string of serious cases across the state.
Operation and Arrest Details
Acting on precise intelligence inputs, a dedicated police team from Patna tracked Subodh Rai to Ludhiana in Punjab. After confirming his location, the officers moved in and took him into custody. The arrested criminal was subsequently brought back to Patna on Wednesday and produced before a court, which sent him to judicial custody. This operation marks a crucial victory for the police force, which had been pursuing Rai for his alleged involvement in grave offences.
A Trail of Serious Crimes
Subodh Rai was not an ordinary offender. The police had listed him among the top 40 most-wanted criminals in Patna. His alleged crimes are extensive and severe, including:
- Murder
- Robbery
- Extortion
- Violations of the Arms Act
One prominent case that led to his current status involved an incident in June of this year. According to police records, Rai and his associates allegedly approached fishermen in the Nakata diara area and demanded extortion money. When the fishermen resisted, the gang is accused of opening fire to instill fear and assert their dominance. This event led to a case being registered against him at the Digha police station under the Arms Act and for extortion.
Furthermore, a separate case was already pending against him at the Maner police station, for which he had been absconding. His gang was known for orchestrating a series of smaller, yet highly intimidating incidents in the Nakata diara region, effectively keeping the local community in a constant state of fear.
Ongoing Efforts and Wider Impact
The arrest of Subodh Rai is part of a broader crackdown by the Patna Police on wanted criminals. It follows the recent capture of three other criminals, each also carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, from areas including Rajiv Nagar, Pirbahor, and Masaurhi. This indicates a concerted effort to clean up the region.
However, the police investigation is far from over. Several of Rai's close aides, who are believed to be his accomplices in various crimes, remain at large. Notably, many of these individuals also feature on the same list of most-wanted criminals, suggesting that the police's pursuit will continue.
The successful arrest from a different state (Punjab) underscores the reach and coordination of modern police investigations. It sends a strong message to other fugitives that the long arm of the law can extend across state borders. For the residents of Nakata diara and other affected areas, this development promises a step towards greater safety and the erosion of a climate of fear perpetuated by such criminal elements.
