In a major breakthrough, Ramgarh police in Jharkhand have dismantled a notorious interstate crime syndicate operating across state borders. The operation, which unfolded late last night, led to the arrest of five key members and the seizure of illegal arms and stolen goods worth lakhs.
Acting on a tip-off, a special team led by DSP Ramgarh launched a sting operation in the outskirts of the district. The gang, known for its involvement in armed robberies, vehicle thefts, and extortion rackets, had been terrorizing residents of Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal for over two years.
‘We had been tracking their movements for months. They used sophisticated methods, including fake number plates and encrypted communications,’ revealed Station House Officer Rajesh Kumar during a press briefing today.
The breakthrough came when police intercepted a suspicious SUV near Hazaribagh road. A brief chase ensued, culminating in the gang’s hideout where incriminating evidence was recovered. Among the haul were three country-made pistols, 15 live cartridges, stolen motorcycles, and cash suspected to be proceeds from crimes.
Preliminary investigations suggest the gang leader, identified as Sanjay Paswan, a resident of Bihar, orchestrated at least 12 major heists in the past year. His accomplices, all with prior criminal records, were nabbed red-handed while planning their next strike.
Local authorities hailed the operation as a ‘game-changer’ in the fight against organized crime. ‘This sends a strong message to such elements that Jharkhand is no safe haven,’ stated Ramgarh SP Anita Singh.
Further interrogations are underway, with police expecting more arrests and revelations about the gang’s wider network. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Arms Act and IPC, promising swift judicial action.