Wanted Gangster Saroj Rai Neutralized in Dramatic Encounter

Saroj Rai, a notorious gangster with a bounty of Rs 2 lakh, was killed in an encounter with the Gurugram and Bihar Police near Bar Gurjar village. The operation also resulted in the injury of a Bihar Police constable. Rai was involved in over 32 criminal cases.

Saroj Rai, a notorious gangster with a bounty of Rs 2 lakh, was shot dead in an encounter near Bar Gurjar village early Friday morning. The operation was conducted by a joint team of the Gurugram and Bihar Police.

In the gunfire exchange, a constable from the Bihar Police sustained injuries. The police report stated that Rai had been involved in over 32 criminal cases, and efforts are being made to capture his accomplice who managed to escape.

Rai was known for his criminal exploits, including demanding extortion from Janata Dal (United) MLA Pankaj Mishra. Previously, he had murdered a drug dealer in 2014 for unpaid extortion money. His death marks a significant victory for law enforcement in curbing organized crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)