Jamshedpur. In a major success, the Jamshedpur police foiled a serious criminal conspiracy in the Mango police station area by arresting three criminals who were allegedly planning a murder. The accused were nabbed with illegal weapons before they could execute their plan. After being produced in a press conference, all three were sent to judicial custody.
Murder Plot Hatched Over Old Rivalry
According to the police, the arrested criminals were planning to take revenge for a recent altercation in the Kapali area. A few days ago, the accused had a dispute with some youths over smoking cigarettes. To settle scores, they allegedly conspired to murder a member of the rival group. During interrogation, the accused admitted that they were roaming in the area with the intention of committing a major crime.
Senior Superintendent of Police Piyush Pandey stated that the accused were fully prepared to carry out the crime, and timely police action prevented a serious incident.
Swift Action on NH-33 Tip-Off
The SSP informed that on Sunday night around 10:30 PM, Mango police received confidential information about a few armed criminals sitting near Sarovar Hill Hotel on NH-33, allegedly planning a crime. Taking the input seriously, a special police team was immediately formed and a raid was conducted at the spot.
On spotting the police, the criminals tried to flee, but the team successfully cordoned off the area and arrested all three.
Weapons and Bike Recovered
During the operation, police recovered one country-made pistol, one pistol, one cartridge, a knife, and a motorcycle from the accused. The seizure confirmed that the criminals were well-equipped to carry out a violent act.
Who Are the Arrested Accused
The arrested individuals have been identified as Danish (26), a resident of Jawahar Nagar Road No. 12 under Azad Nagar; Rashid Ansari (25), a resident of Gaus Nagar under Kapali OP in the Chandil police station area; and Gulam Khan alias Tanni (19), a resident of Kapali. Police records reveal that Gulam Khan had previously been jailed in a murder case.
Police Probing Criminal History
The police are now thoroughly examining the criminal backgrounds of the arrested men to ascertain their involvement in previous crimes committed in the city. Officials have reiterated that strict action will continue against anti-social elements and that no one attempting to disturb law and order will be spared.
Police officials emphasized that such proactive operations will be intensified to ensure public safety and maintain peace in Jamshedpur.
