In a major breakthrough against inter-state crime, a pre-dawn encounter in Delhi’s Rohini area left four suspected members of Bihar’s notorious Ranjan Pathak gang dead. The deadly confrontation unfolded early this morning, shattering the calm as the Delhi Police Special Cell intercepted the armed criminals.
Pre-Dawn Shootout in Rohini
The operation, described by senior officials as “swift and precise,” took place in the vicinity of Sector 25, Rohini. Acting on credible intelligence, a seasoned team from the Special Cell had been tracking the gang members, who were allegedly in the national capital to execute a high-profile crime.
Sources suggest a specific tip-off indicated that the criminals, travelling in a white sedan, were heavily armed and en route to commit either a major robbery or a targeted killing. Laying a strategic trap, the police team intercepted the vehicle and signalled for it to stop.
How the Police Operation Unfolded
Instead of surrendering, the occupants allegedly opened fire on the police party in a desperate attempt to escape. The officers, prepared for retaliation and equipped with bulletproof vests, took cover and returned fire.
A senior police official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, detailed the events: “The team gave the suspects ample opportunity to surrender. They were repeatedly warned, but they chose to engage our officers. In the ensuing exchange of fire, which lasted for several minutes, our team acted in self-defence. All four occupants of the car sustained fatal injuries.”
No police personnel were reported injured in the operation. The area was immediately cordoned off, and a forensics team recovered a significant cache of weapons, including sophisticated semi-automatic pistols and a large quantity of live ammunition from the vehicle.
Who is the Ranjan Pathak Gang?
The Ranjan Pathak gang is a name that evokes terror in the crime circles of Bihar and neighbouring states. Led by the elusive kingpin Ranjan Pathak, the syndicate is infamous for its involvement in dozens of heinous crimes, including:
* Contract killings
* Large-scale extortion from businessmen
* Highway robberies
* Kidnappings for ransom
While Pathak himself remains at large, the neutralisation of four of his key operatives is being seen as a crippling blow to his network’s operational capabilities, especially its expansion plans into Delhi-NCR.
Official Confirmation and Next Steps
DCP (Special Cell) Jaswant Rana confirmed the successful operation to the media. “This is a significant victory in our ongoing fight against organised crime. These individuals were wanted in multiple cases of murder and extortion in Bihar. Their presence in Delhi was a serious threat, and our team has successfully averted a major crime.”
He added, “The investigation is ongoing to identify the deceased and uncover their entire network.” This Delhi encounter sends a clear message to criminal outfits and underscores the zero-tolerance policy of the Delhi Police. The hunt for the gang’s leader, Ranjan Pathak, is expected to intensify following this major setback to his operations.
