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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
390 check posts in border dists to prevent liquor movement ahead of elections
Patna: The Bihar Police headquarters on Tuesday announced to set up 390 check posts in 23 border districts to prevent illicit liquor movement ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The police have also identified locations for an additional 161 check posts in bordering states. As many as 10 teams of special operations group (SOG) under the prohibition unit have been deployed to keep tabs on the liquor trade. On an average, the SOG has been recovering 75,000 litre liquor every month. Amit Kumar Jain, ADG (weaker sections), during a press conference, highlighted increased liquor seizures, arrests and strategic inter-state operations. This year till June, over 16 lakh litre liquor worth over Rs 74 crore has been recovered in the state, marking a 12% increase in average monthly seizures, compared to 2024, he said. The units are especially keeping an eye on hooch traders to prevent incidents of poisoning, even as no such case has been reported this year, added Jain. In order to curb cross-border smuggling, the SOG conducted a total of 19 operations outside the state — seven in Jharkhand, 10 in Uttar Pradesh and two in Chhattisgarh — till July 2025 this year, seizing a total of around 95,000 litre Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), and 16 large and six small vehicles, according to a release by the Bihar PHQ. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo The crackdown on liquor-related offences has also led to a substantial number of arrests. "This year till June, a total of 63,442 individuals have been arrested. Over 61% of them were consumers and 39% liquor traders and distributors. The police have also identified 305 wanted accused from other states and are sharing their lists with the authorities concerned," said the release, adding 13,921 liquor traders from outside Bihar have been arrested within the state since April 2016. "A total of nine death penalties and 18 life imprisonments have been given to the offenders from April 2016 to July 2025," it read. In light of the upcoming elections, the Bihar Police is actively coordinating with their counterparts and excise departments of other states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh to curb the smuggling of IMFL. This coordination includes sharing information to identify the retailers/wholesalers. Meanwhile, the district police have been asked to ensure timely destruction of the seized liquor and photography of the process.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Bihar's don Dabloo killed in encounter by STF in UP
Lucknow: A dreaded gangster from Bihar, Dabloo Yadav (45), who was wanted in over 24 cases of murder, kidnapping, extortion and armed robbery, was shot dead in an exchange of fire with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Bihar Police in Hapur late on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Yadav, who carried a Rs 50,000 cash reward for any information leading to his arrest, was the prime accused in the abduction and murder of Vikas Kumar, the Begusarai block president of Hindustani Awam Morcha, in May this year. At UP STF headquarters in Lucknow, additional DG (law and order) Amitabh Yash on Monday said that the encounter took place around 11:55 pm on Sunday near the Badda Canal bridge in Simbhawali, Hapur. "Acting on a tip-off from Bihar Police that Dabloo had taken shelter in Delhi-NCR and was planning a major heist in western UP, the STF launched a joint operation along with Bihar Police and Hapur district police," he said. Yash said that a team led by SI Keshav Shandilya of Noida STF & guided by STF ASP Raj Kumar Mishra and DySP Navendu Kumar conducted ground surveillance for days. On Sunday night, specific inputs were received about Yadav and an associate moving through the Haroda–Ratupura road on a motorcycle. A team from STF, Bihar Police, and Simbhawali police set up a checkpoint near the Badda Canal culvert. "When the suspects were signalled to stop, they opened fire at the police team and tried to escape. In the retaliatory action, one of the criminals was hit and collapsed while his accomplice fled the scene under cover of darkness. The injured gangster was rushed to CHC Sikedha and later referred to Devnandini Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries," said the ADG (LO) in Lucknow. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He was later identified as Dabloo Yadav, son of Suryanarayan Yadav, a native of Gyan Tola village, PS Sahebpur Kamal, Begusarai district, Bihar. He was 45 years old and headed registered gang No. A-121 in Bihar's criminal records. Senior STF officials said Dabloo's death was a major blow to organised crime networks in Bihar and adjoining UP regions. "He became a symbol of fear across Begusarai and was expanding his extortion and crime racket into Delhi and western UP. His neutralisation has not only avenged the killing of Vikas Kumar but will also help unravel his interstate criminal syndicate," said an STF officer. Operations are on to track the absconding accomplice, and the STF is coordinating with Bihar Police to dismantle the rest of Dabloo gang. Forensic teams have secured the arms and vehicles found at the scene. Dabloo Yadav's rise in world of crime Dabloo was known as a notorious gang leader and enforcer for several mafia networks operating in eastern Bihar. According to the STF, he had 24 serious criminal cases registered against him in Begusarai, Khagaria, and Patna districts. His crimes included the murder of witnesses and political opponents, gunpoint extortions from businessmen, brick kiln owners, and contractors, robberies of cash couriers and traders on highways, and kidnappings for ransom involving political and commercial targets. He was declared a "history-sheeter" at Sahebpur Kamal police station and was wanted in multiple cases under IPC, Arms Act, and BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) sections. Dabloo was the prime accused in the May 14, 2025, abduction and murder of Vikas Kumar alias Rakesh Kadam, block president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha in Begusarai. Vikas reportedly refused to pay extortion money to Dabloo's gang. He was abducted in broad daylight, and later his body was found mutilated. An FIR was registered at Sahebpur Kamal police station, and Dabloo was named the main conspirator. Following this, a Rs 50,000 bounty was declared by the DIG, Begusarai range. In 2010, Dabloo was involved in an armed robbery where he beat and looted one person. In 2013, he extorted money at gunpoint from a person. The next year, he fired upon a rival. Two years later, he demanded Rs 2 lakh at gunpoint from a brick kiln owner and several others.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Wanted Bihar gangster gunned down in Hapur encounter
A wanted gangster facing several cases in Bihar was gunned down in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district in the early hours of Monday, officials said. The shootout took place in the Simbhaoli police station area, where a police team intercepted Dabloo Yadav after receiving a tip-off about his movement. The operation was carried out jointly by the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) and the Bihar Police. Yadav, a native of Sahebpur Kamal area of Begusarai in Bihar, was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. He had been absconding for several months after a case was registered against him in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a local Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader. He was also a key suspect in several other heinous crimes registered across Bihar. UP STF Additional Director General (ADG) Amitabh Yash said Yadav opened fire on the police team, which retaliated in defence. The gangster sustained a gunshot injury to his chest and was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries, he said. The police said apart from the HAM leader's kidnapping and murder, at least 24 other cases — including that of murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, and violations of the Arms Act, were registered against Yadav at several police stations in Bihar. The Bihar Police said, 'Yadav was on the run for some time. Acting on intelligence inputs, our team reached UP and coordinated with the STF. During the encounter, Yadav was killed in the retaliatory firing.' A large number of firearms, cartridges, and other items were seized, ADG Yash said. On May 24, 2025, Yadav, with the help of his gang, allegedly kidnapped Vikash Kumar alias Rakesh Kadam, the block president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM party) from the Sahebpur Kamal area and took him to the riverine region where he was killed and buried under sand to conceal the body, the STF added. With PTI inputs
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Police to soon start citizen service portal
Patna: Bihar Police is going to start a citizen service portal to provide easy and secure access to services for the common people within a month. The portal will offer features such as FIR downloads, status updates on complaints, and information on wanted criminals, among others. Recounting achievements of the police, Amit Lodha, additional director general (ADG) of State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), while addressing a press conference here on Monday, said 1,378 zero FIRs (case that can be filed at any police station in the country) were registered through Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) across 968 police stations. The govt had announced plans to implement the CCTNS across 968 police stations last year. The ADG said, "The CCTNS portal is being utilised for real-time digital documentation and tracking of cases, allowing police stations to login and search through the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) portal. This system is expected to streamline operations and improve the overall response time of the police force." "From July 1 to Dec 31, 2024, a total of 627 FIRs were registered, and from Jan 1 to July 27, 2025, 751 FIRs were lodged through CCTNS. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Training sessions have been conducted for police officers across various districts to familiarise them with the CCTNS," he said. Additionally, the state has procured 4,344 cellphone/tablet devices for police personnel to facilitate the use of the CCTNS system. ADG further said, "Bihar has achieved a success rate of 87.99% as on May 2025 in implementation of new technology. The MedLeaPR App, integrated with the CCTNS, is also being tested to provide medical and legal services." The final phase of the e-signature system is underway, which will soon be available to all police personnel for initial and final reports.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Bihar gangster wanted in 24 cases killed in encounter
Meerut: Dreaded gangster, Dabloo Yadav, 45, wanted in nearly 24 criminal cases in Bihar and UP -- including the murder of a social worker, a court witness and contract killings -- was shot dead in a joint encounter with a team of UP Special Task Force's (STF) Noida unit and Bihar Police in Hapur on Sunday night, police said. Yadav was the prime accused in the abduction and murder of Vikas Kumar, the Begusarai block president of Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), in May this year. In 2017, Yadav along with his aides had killed another person, Mahendra Yadav, for testifying against him in court. At UP STF headquarters in Lucknow, additional DG (law and order) Amitabh Yash on Monday said that the encounter took place around 11:55 pm on Sunday near the Badda Canal bridge in Simbhaoli, Hapur. The Bihar-based gangster -- with a bounty of Rs 50,000 -- was shot in the chest during crossfire while his accomplice managed to flee. The ADG (LO) added: "When the suspects were signalled to stop, they opened fire at the police team and tried to escape. In the retaliatory action, one of the criminals was hit and collapsed while his accomplice fled the scene under cover of darkness. The injured gangster was rushed to CHC Sikedha and later referred to Devnandini Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain (Search Now) Knee Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo "They were possibly hiding there to commit a robbery. Fearing arrest, he opened fire. Efforts are on to arrest his accomplice," said SSP STF Sushil Ghule. Yadav had 24 criminal cases registered against him -- two cases each for murder, robbery and extortion, six cases of attempted murder, and one dacoity, among others -- in Begusarai, Khagaria and Patna districts. He was declared a "history-sheeter" at Sahebpur Kamal thana and was wanted in multiple cases under IPC, Arms Act and BNS sections. Sharing the details of Yadav's criminal past, Ghule added: "On May 24, 2025, Yadav, with his gang members, kidnapped and killed the HAM block president and social worker Vikas Kumar alias Rakesh Kadam of Begusarai district. To conceal the body, it was buried in sand. He was absconding after the murder, and Bihar Police announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for any information on him... He became a symbol of fear across Begusarai and was expanding his extortion and crime racket into Delhi and western UP. "
