The rise & fall of Buxar's feared criminal
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Buxar: Murder convict Chandan Mishra, who was shot dead inside the ICU of Paras HMRI in Patna on Thursday, had built a fearsome reputation over two decades through his involvement in murder, extortion and kidnapping.
A native of Sonvarsha village under the Industrial police station area in Buxar, Chandan was the son of Shrikant Mishra, also known locally as Mantu Mishra.
Mishra's notoriety arose not only from the scale of his crimes but also from his audacity. Police officers said he was known to openly announce his intentions before acting. In one such instance in 2011, he allegedly told lime trader Rajendra Kesari, "I will kill you tomorrow," after the businessman refused to pay extortion money.
Kesari was shot dead the following day. Mishra was later convicted for the murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
During his most active years, Mishra formed an alliance with Omkarnath Singh alias Sheru Singh, a resident of Dullahpur, Balihar village. Together, they led the Chandan-Sheru gang, which became a dominant force in organised crime across western Bihar. The gang's activities drew sustained police attention and bounties of Rs 50,000 were announced for both Chandan and Sheru.
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However, internal divisions over finances and leadership caused a rift. Sheru eventually broke away and established his own gang, which later became known for its involvement in high-profile crimes, including the Ara Tanishq jewellery heist.
Mishra remained a key figure in Buxar's criminal network despite serving time in several jails, including Buxar, Bhagalpur and later Beur Central Jail in Patna. Police records list over two dozen cases against him under various serious charges, including those under the Arms Act.
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