Azamgarh Police Issue Order Against Gangster Fugitive
Azamgarh police issue court order against Gorakh Prasad Gaud under Gangster Act. Fugitive must surrender by October 18 or face property attachment.
The Azamgarh police have intensified their crackdown on organized crime by initiating strict legal proceedings against a wanted fugitive. Following a direct mandate from the court, authorities have moved to declare Gorakh Prasad Gaud, also known as Gaurav, a proclaimed offender under the stringent Gangster Act.
Legal Proceedings Initiated Under BNS and CrPC
The police action comes after the accused, the son of Virendra Gaud (alias Nagendra), repeatedly evaded law enforcement. The suspect, a resident of Rajendra Nagar (Kandu Tola), is currently wanted in connection with Case Crime Number 143/2026. The charges were registered at the Bilariyaganj police station under Section 2(B)(i)/3(1) of the UP Gangster Act.
Acting on specific orders from the Gangster Court in Azamgarh, the police have invoked:
- Section 82 of the CrPC
- Section 84 of the BNS
These legal measures were taken because the accused has consistently failed to appear before the police or the court, despite the issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW).
Public Announcement and Deadline for Surrender
To ensure the local community and the family of the suspect are fully aware of the legal status, the police team conducted a munadi (public announcement) on Tuesday. This announcement was carried out at the suspect's residence and throughout his neighborhood in Rajendra Nagar to notify residents of the ongoing judicial mandate.
The court has issued a strict ultimatum to the fugitive. Gorakh Prasad Gaud must surrender before the court or the police by October 18, 2026. The police have warned that failure to comply with this deadline will trigger further severe legal consequences, including the attachment of his property.
The operation was executed by a dedicated police team led by Sub-Inspector Amit Kumar Verma and Constable Rohit Tripathi, marking a significant step in the authorities' efforts to bring the accused to justice.