Dramatic Delhi Shootout Thwarts Bihar Election Plot

Four wanted criminals involved in extortion-murder cases in Bihar were killed in a police shootout in Delhi. Part of 'Sigma & Company', they planned major crimes before Bihar elections. The joint police operation ended with the recovery of five pistols and thwarted their plans.

In a dramatic turn of events, four notorious criminals were shot dead during an encounter with police in Delhi's Rohini on Thursday. The individuals, linked to a string of extortion and murder cases in Bihar, were reportedly planning a major criminal operation ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.

The operation was executed jointly by police forces from Delhi and Bihar. The suspects, part of the notorious 'Sigma & Company' gang, had been challenging authorities through social media and were wanted in several criminal cases. Police described Ranjan Pathak, the gang leader, as a 'dreaded' criminal actively involved in multiple extortion-murder cases.

The joint police operation, hailed as one of the largest in recent years, recovered five pistols from the accused. Authorities fired 15 to 20 shots in retaliation, marking a decisive end to the gang's criminal activities. The action underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies to maintaining peace during the election period.

(With inputs from agencies.)