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Gangster Aman Sahu Gunned Down in Jharkhand Police Encounter
In a significant development, notorious gangster Aman Sahu was killed in an encounter with Jharkhand Police in Ranchi. Sahu, who was wanted in multiple criminal cases, met his end during a police operation aimed at curbing organized crime in the region. Here’s a detailed look at the encounter, its implications, and the criminal history of Aman Sahu.
What Went Down?
The drama kicked off around 9:15 AM near Andhari Dhoda in Chainpur, Palamu—about 170 km west of Ranchi. Jharkhand’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) was hauling Sahu from Raipur jail to Ranchi for questioning when his crew tried to spring him.
- The Scene: Reports say Sahu’s gang lobbed bombs at the police convoy, flipping the vehicle in a fiery wreck. Sahu snatched an INSAS rifle from a cop and opened fire, trying to bolt.
- The Takedown: Cops hit back hard—Sahu took multiple rounds and dropped dead on the spot. One officer caught a bullet in the thigh; he’s stable at MMCH Palamu.
- The Haul: They nabbed a rifle, ammo, and some shady papers from the mess.
Who Was Aman Sahu?
Sahu wasn’t just a thug—he was a one-man crime wave, running a syndicate from behind bars.
- Rap Sheet: Over 150 cases across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh—murder, extortion, you name it. He was nailed for six years in Ramgarh, three in Latehar, yet kept the racket humming.
- Gang Boss: Linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi crew, he squeezed coal traders and contractors dry, with his goon Mayank Singh bragging about hits on social media.
- Jail Kingpin: Even locked up in Raipur since October 2024, Sahu called shots via virtual numbers—DGP Anurag Gupta flagged him as a jailhouse mastermind just yesterday.
What’s the Fallout?
This isn’t just a body count—it’s a game-changer:
- Crime Crack: Sahu’s exit could kneecap his extortion network, especially after his gang’s recent hits—like the NTPC exec Kumar Gaurav’s murder in Hazaribagh last Friday and a coal trader shooting in Ranchi Thursday.
- Cop Boost: Jharkhand Police are riding high—ATS has been hunting Sahu’s ilk for months, and this is a feather in their cap.
- Safer Streets: Locals might sleep easier with one less shadow lurking, though the gang’s not dead yet.
How’s It Playing?
The reaction’s a mixed bag:
- Cheers: X posts are lighting up with “Good riddance” and praise for the cops—Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi called it “the fate of criminals who fire on police.”
- Skeptics: Human rights folks are sniffing around, wanting proof it wasn’t a setup—standard drill for encounters.
- Politics: State Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu’s all in—“Lawbreakers face consequences”—while BJP’s Roshanlal Choudhary slams the government for letting crime spike in the first place.
What’s Coming?
Sahu’s toast, but the war’s not over. Cops are doubling down—IG Amol Homkar’s on-site, and the ATS is chasing the 30-plus gang members they’ve nabbed in the last year. An external audit’s due by month’s end to dig into Sahu’s jail ops. The big question: can they snuff out the syndicate before a new boss rises?
Conclusion
The encounter that led to the death of Aman Sahu marks a pivotal moment in Jharkhand’s fight against organized crime. While the immediate threat posed by Sahu has been neutralized, the challenge now is to ensure long-term peace and security in the region. The Jharkhand Police’s success in this operation is a step in the right direction, but sustained efforts will be needed to maintain law and order.