Durga Puja Plot Foiled: Notorious Criminals Nabbed With Explosives in Jamui
Bihar police foiled a major plot ahead of Durga Puja by arresting two notorious criminals with explosives and firearms in Jamui.
In a major breakthrough ahead of the festive season, the Jamui police in Bihar have successfully foiled a potential criminal conspiracy. Two notorious criminals, armed with illegal firearms and a significant cache of explosives, were apprehended during a strategic police operation, preventing possible chaos during the Durga Puja celebrations.
The Midnight Sting Operation
The operation unfolded on the night of October 17. Following directives from the Superintendent of Police to maintain strict law and order for the upcoming festivities, the Station House Officer and a team of police personnel were conducting active patrols in the region.
Acting on a precise tip-off, the police received intelligence that two armed suspects were heading toward Chihra Pahari Mor from the Basahara direction aboard a black Apache motorcycle. Moving swiftly, the police established a blockade, intercepting the vehicle and taking the suspects into custody.
The Haul: Weapons and Bomb-Making Materials
During the search and seizure process, police recovered a dangerous arsenal intended for criminal activities. The seized items include:
- Explosives: Approximately four kilograms of materials used for making bombs.
- Firearms: Two country-made pistols.
- Ammunition: Six live cartridges.
- Other Items: Three mobile phones and the black Apache motorcycle used for transport.
According to SDPO Rajesh Kumar, who detailed the operation during a press conference at the Chandramandi police station on Monday, each suspect was found carrying a country-made pistol and three cartridges.
Profiles of the Accused: A History of Violence
The arrested individuals have been identified as Karu Yadav (also known as Jaiprakash Yadav) from Laha village and Pintu Kumar Verma from Kudwa, both under the Simultala police station jurisdiction. Both men are described as seasoned criminals with extensive records in districts bordering Bihar and Jharkhand.
Karu Yadav: The Wanted Fugitive
Karu Yadav is a high-profile target with approximately 10 serious criminal cases registered against him. His rap sheet includes:
- Murder and robbery.
- Extortion.
- Violations of the Arms Act and the Explosives Act.
His crimes span multiple jurisdictions, including Chandramandi, Chakai, Jhajha, Deoghar, and Jasidih police stations. He was specifically wanted for a recent case involving assault and extortion in the Chandramandi area.
Pintu Kumar Verma: Serious Charges
Similarly, Pintu Verma carries a heavy criminal record, facing grave allegations including:
- Dowry death.
- Robbery.
- Direct attacks on police personnel.
Joint Effort and Ongoing Investigation
The successful apprehension was the result of a coordinated effort involving Station House Officer Gajendra Kumar, Additional Station House Officer Nandan Kumar, Ritesh Kumar, Amit Kumar, as well as personnel from the District Intelligence Unit and the District Armed Force.
The two accused have been remanded to judicial custody. The Jamui police are now intensifying their investigation to trace the source of the explosives and dismantle the wider criminal network these individuals were operating within.