An encounter occurred between the police and a notorious criminal in the Khagaul area of Danapur subdivision in Patna, Bihar, causing panic in the locality. The confrontation started in the morning following a tip-off that Manager Rai, a feared criminal from Didarganj, was in the Khagaul area. Known to have close ties with a former RJD MLA, Manager Rai engaged in a gunfight with the police after realizing he was surrounded.
Police, who had been monitoring Manager Rai for some time, retaliated, resulting in Rai getting injured. He was swiftly taken to AIIMS Patna for treatment under police custody. The police also seized weapons and other incriminating items from the scene. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Kumar Sharma officially confirmed the encounter.
The SSP revealed that Manager Rai faces over a dozen criminal cases, including charges of murder, extortion, and robbery. He is infamous in the region for his involvement in illegal arms and criminal activities. Intelligence reports indicated that Rai was on the move to carry out a criminal plot, prompting the police to set a trap for his arrest.
Manager Rai’s name had emerged in a 2022 murder case, and continuous police efforts to apprehend him culminated in this encounter. Although the incident caused momentary panic, prompt police action and a well-coordinated strategy swiftly restored calm in the area. Law enforcement authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to dismantle Rai’s criminal network and have emphasized that stringent measures will persist against criminals to uphold law and order.
