Increased Security Measures for Gold-Heist Kingpin at Purnea Central Jail
Security tightened for gold-heist kingpin at Purnea Central Jail
Hindustan Times
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Security has been intensified at Purnea Central Jail in Bihar, India, following the transfer of notorious gangster Subodh Singh, linked to multiple gold heists. Previously held at Beur Central Jail, Singh is considered a special-category prisoner due to his extensive criminal operations across several states.
- 01Subodh Singh, a notorious gangster, has been transferred to Purnea Central Jail for administrative reasons.
- 02He is linked to major gold heists, including the 2024 Tanishq showroom robbery valued at ₹3.70 crore (approximately $450,000 USD).
- 03Singh has been operating a criminal network from jail since his arrest in 2018.
- 04He is a prime suspect in several high-profile robberies across India, including the 2023 Reliance Jewels heist.
- 05Purnea Central Jail is currently over capacity, housing around 1,900 inmates.
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Security has been heightened at Purnea Central Jail in Bihar, India, following the transfer of Subodh Singh, a notorious gangster and alleged kingpin of gold heists. Previously held at Beur Central Jail, Singh is accused of orchestrating significant robberies, including the recent 2024 Tanishq showroom heist in Purnea, which involved gold and diamonds worth ₹3.70 crore (approximately $450,000 USD). A police officer confirmed that Singh's involvement was identified during the investigation into the robbery. Jail superintendent Manoj Kumar stated that Singh is classified as a special-category prisoner and has been moved to a high-security cell. Since his arrest in 2018, Singh has allegedly managed a criminal network of about 70 members across Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, and other states, continuing his operations from behind bars. Purnea Central Jail currently accommodates around 1,900 inmates, exceeding its sanctioned capacity of 1,700.
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The increased security measures at Purnea Central Jail aim to prevent any potential criminal activities orchestrated by Subodh Singh from within the facility, ensuring safety for both inmates and the surrounding community.
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