Wanted Criminal Arrested After Police Shootout in Gopalganj
Criminal shot at by police in Gopalganj, arrested
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Akash Kumar, a wanted criminal with a ₹50,000 bounty, was shot in both legs during a police encounter in Gopalganj district, Bihar. He was apprehended after firing at police while being taken for weapon recovery. Kumar has multiple criminal cases against him, including murder and extortion.
- 01Akash Kumar was shot during a police operation after he opened fire on officers.
- 02He has around 12 pending criminal cases, including serious charges like murder and extortion.
- 03The police recovered illegal arms and cartridges from the scene of the encounter.
- 04Kumar was previously arrested in Haryana and is known for demanding extortion from local businessmen.
- 05The police are investigating his criminal network and associates following his arrest.
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In a late-night police operation in Gopalganj district, Bihar, a wanted criminal named Akash Kumar, who had a bounty of ₹50,000, was shot in both legs after he fired at police officers. The incident occurred while police were transporting him to Sundar Patti for weapon recovery. Following the gunfire exchange, Kumar was apprehended and taken to Sadar Hospital, later being referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital due to his injuries. Kumar is a resident of Baraipatti village and has approximately 12 criminal cases against him, including murder, attempt to murder, and extortion. He gained notoriety for a daylight shooting incident and had recently attempted to extort ₹5 lakh from a local businessman. Gopalganj Superintendent of Police Vinay Tiwari stated that during interrogation, Kumar disclosed the locations of hidden weapons. The police operation involved multiple teams and aims to uncover his criminal associates and gang network.
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The incident highlights ongoing criminal activities and the police's efforts to combat organized crime in Gopalganj.
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