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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
A tale of 2 criminals: Friend-turn-foe is prime suspect in Chandan Mishra murder
Patna: The shocking murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside a ward of a private hospital in Patna on July 17 marked the end of a sweet-bitter partnership-cum-rivalry between two notorious criminals that began as juveniles. The prime suspect — mastermind behind the murder — is said to be Chandan's former associate and once close friend, Onkarnath Singh, alias Sheru. The duo, who once terrorised the Shahabad region of Bihar, experienced a dramatic turn in their relationship from friends to foe. Their partnership, which began while serving time in a remand home in 2009, dominated four districts — Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas and Kaimur — through a reign of terror lasting nearly a decade. The gang was involved in the murder of a coaching operator and policeman on jail duty in Bhojpur district among others. It gained attention after the gang announced to kill Buxar's lime trader Rajendra Kesari when he refused to pay extortion, and the next day on Aug 21, 2011, Chandan did just that. However, a rift occurred in the Chandan-Sheru gang again while serving jail terms, this time as adults, in 2015. They had formed a gang after coming out of the juvenile home, and became notorious for extortion, murders and brazen shoot-outs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Their signature method involved motorcycle-borne shootings using 9mm pistols, targeting businessmen, contractors and law enforcement officials. For Chandan, it all started during a match at Sonbarsa Cricket Ground in Buxar around 2006. While playing, a fight broke out between Chandan and one Sonu Mishra from his village. Chandan went to Sonu's house to complain, but was beaten up instead. After returning home, he took his father's licensed rifle and shot Sonu dead, marking the beginning of his tainted career. An Inter commerce student then, Chandan was caught by the villagers and handed over to police. He spent three-and-a-half years in jail, before being sent to a remand home after his family provided proof of him being a minor. Chandan, however, managed to escape, during a court appearance in Buxar in Oct 2010. Sheru was in the juvenile home for killing his uncle. The first murder by the Chandan-Sheru duo was of Naushad, the former head of Naya Bhojpur panchayat (Buxar). According to Chandan's confession, Naushad wanted to have them killed. One Ilyas Mian was acting as a middleman. Although Chandan or Sheru did not know Naushad, they used an associate to identify him. They followed Naushad on a bike and shot him in head with 9mm bullets, which went on to become their modus operandi. It is said the Chandan-Sheru gang members used to live in Maulabag area of Buxar. The Chandan-Sheru gang committed six murders in 2011, including of Kesari on Aug 21 that year, and one each in 2012 and 2013. After the murder of Kesari, both fled to Kolkata, where they were arrested, before being presented in court on Dec 17, 2012. During this time, Sheru snatched a weapon from a guard in the court, shot him, and escaped by jumping over a wall. However, a few days later, Sheru was arrested in Ara. Once again, Chandan and Sheru were imprisoned in Buxar jail. But yet another fight led to Chandan's break-up with Sheru. On the evening of July 23, 2015, a fight broke out in Buxar jail between the two friends over the distribution of extortion money, indicating that their partnership had ended. Afterwards, Chandan was transferred to Bhagalpur and then to Beur jail in Patna. Sheru was sentenced to death by the lower court, which was later commuted to life imprisonment by the Patna high court. It is almost after a decade that Sheru is suspected to end it all by killing Chandan.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Gunmen kill murder convict in Patna hospital
5 men gun down Chandan Mishra in ICU PATNA: Five men, each carrying a pistol, strolled into a room in a top private hospital here Thursday morning and shot dead a murder convict undergoing treatment on parole and fled without encountering any resistance, the impunity of the execution triggering fresh alarm in a city reeling from a string of killings this July. The last gunman didn't bother to run; he swaggered off, CCTV footage showed. Chandan Mishra, 36, of was serving a life sentence at Beur central jail for the 2011 murder of a businessman. He was recovering from liver surgery at Paras HMRI Hospital on Bailey Road. His parole was to end July 18. No arrests yet, but some men detained for Patna shooting: SP Around 7.15am, CCTV footage captured five men with pistols approaching Room 209 on the hospital's second floor and firing at close range. Their faces were clearly visible in the footage, now circulating widely on social media. Mishra died of multiple gunshot wounds. A case has been registered. Forensic and canine units were sent to the scene. The body has been sent for autopsy. 'Some people have been detained for questioning, but no arrests have been made yet,' Patna SP (central) Diksha said. Mishra had over two dozen cases against him. His 2011 conviction was tied to the murder of businessman Rajendra Kesari. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover how to go from draft to done in a few clicks—not a few hours. Grammarly Install Now Undo Police said he often declared his intentions openly and had told Kesari, 'I will kill you tomorrow,' after he refused to pay extortion money. Kesari was gunned down the next day. Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma said preliminary evidence pointed to gang rivalry. 'There was a gang called Chandan-Sheru. The manner of shooting suggests a targeted hit by a rival group, possibly over personal enmity or gang war,' he said. Mishra had teamed up with Omkarnath, alias Sheru Singh, to form the Chandan-Sheru gang, which dominated organised crime in western Bihar. Their rise prompted police crackdowns and Rs 50,000 bounties on both men. Power struggles over money and leadership eventually split the gang, with Sheru forming his own faction. Both had clashed when they were inmates at Bhagalpur jail.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
The rise & fall of Buxar's feared criminal
1 2 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 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.
