In Bokaro, Jharkhand, police have apprehended seven individuals associated with the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, accused of orchestrating an extortion network and instilling fear among local businessmen. The crackdown resulted in the injury of the alleged mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta, also known as ‘Bhatia’, during a police encounter. Gupta is currently receiving medical treatment at Bokaro General Hospital.
Superintendent of Police Harvinder Singh disclosed that the arrested suspects include Prince Kumar Gupta, Shyam Kumar Singh, Ajay Singh, Omprakash Pal, Jainendra Shukla, Golu Kumar, and Bhupendra Singh. The operation unfolded when a police team, acting on information provided by Gupta, attempted to recover concealed weapons. Upon arrival, the accused individuals initiated gunfire, leading to a police response that resulted in Gupta’s leg injury and subsequent capture.
Investigations unveiled the sophisticated modus operandi of the gangs, involving local members collecting contact details of prominent businessmen, contractors, and real estate agents. These details were then passed on to key figures like Rahul Dubey, Mayank Singh, and Prince Khan, who allegedly made extortion calls either from overseas or within correctional facilities. The arrested suspects were also responsible for extorting money on behalf of the gangs, with authorities seizing multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and weapons from their possession.
Recent threatening communications received by numerous businessmen in Bokaro, purportedly from an individual identifying as ‘Prakash Shukla’, prompted the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the City DSP’s oversight. Leveraging technical surveillance and intelligence inputs, the SIT successfully dismantled the local networks of both gangs, culminating in the arrest of all seven suspects. This operation marks a crucial milestone in combating organized extortion and fostering a renewed sense of security within the local business community.
