Deadly Encounter: Four Bihar Criminals Neutralized in Delhi Shootout

A dramatic shootout in Rohini brought down four notorious criminals from the Sigma Gang, wanted for multiple murders in Bihar. Delhi and Bihar Police collaborated to prevent the gang's alleged plans to disrupt the upcoming Assembly elections. All four died following a confrontation with the police.

In a significant operation, four wanted criminals from Bihar, notorious for multiple murder cases, were killed in a shootout with a collaborative team of Delhi and Bihar Police in Rohini, authorities reported. The encounter was one of the most extensive in recent Delhi history.

The deceased, identified as Ranjan Pathak, Bimlesh Mahto alias Bimlesh Sahni, Manish Pathak, and Aman Thakur, were part of the infamous Sigma Gang. They were wanted for heinous crimes and were allegedly plotting further activities ahead of Bihar's Assembly elections next month.

Acting on intelligence from Bihar Police, a calculated operation was carried out. The criminals reportedly opened fire, leading to a retaliatory response by the police. After being critically injured, they were taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The encounter underscores ongoing efforts to maintain law and order ahead of the election period in Bihar.

(With inputs from agencies.)