Jharkhand: Notorious Gangster Sujit Sinha Killed in Police Encounter During Jail Transfer (Video)
One of Jharkhand's most wanted gangsters, Sujit Sinha, was killed in a police encounter late Sunday night in Jamtara district after allegedly attempting to escape from custody while being transferred from Sahibganj Divisional Jail to Dhanbad Jail. The incident occurred along the Sahibganj-Govindpur highway near Supaideeh village under the Jamtara police station limits.
Notorious Jharkhand gangster Sujit Sinha was killed in a police encounter in Jamtara district late Sunday while being shifted from Sahibganj Divisional Jail to Dhanbad Jail, police said. According to officials, the encounter occurred after Sinha allegedly attempted to escape during the transfer, leading to an exchange of fire with the police escort team. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident in accordance with standard legal procedures, as reported by TOI.
Alleged Escape Bid During Transit
Police said the incident took place near the Jamtara border when the prison convoy halted after Sinha reportedly requested a stop to use the toilet. Officials alleged that he snatched a rifle from an escort personnel and tried to flee. According to the police, Sinha opened fire while escaping, prompting the escort team to retaliate. He sustained bullet injuries during the exchange and was later declared dead at a nearby hospital. Baruipur Rape-Murder Case: Accused Prabash Mondal Killed in Police Encounter in West Bengal (Watch Video).
Gangster Sujit Sinha Killed in Police Encounter in Jamtara
Investigation Underway
Senior police officers reached the scene soon after the encounter. The area was sealed, and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was called to examine the site. Police said a magistrate is overseeing the proceedings and that the inquiry is being conducted in line with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) guidelines for encounter cases.
Gangster Faced Multiple Criminal Cases
Sujit Sinha was considered one of Jharkhand's most wanted gangsters and was allegedly involved in more than 60 criminal cases, including extortion, murder and organised crime. His network reportedly operated across several districts in the state, and he had long been on the radar of law enforcement agencies. Jharkhand Shocker: Jeweller Shot Dead by Assailants in Hazaribag; SIT Formed To Probe Murder.
Background
The transfer from Sahibganj to Dhanbad was part of prison administration arrangements when the incident occurred. Police have said all aspects of the encounter will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation, and further details are expected after forensic and procedural inquiries are completed.
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