Tension gripped Dhanbad on Monday morning as a high-stakes police encounter with Prince Khan gang operatives ended with three arrests. The showdown in Putki’s Bhagabandh OP jurisdiction saw Ranchi and Dhanbad cops trap the fugitives, leading to injuries and subsequent captures.
Kuber and Vicky Dom took bullets in their legs amid the gunfire, while Aman Afzal hurt himself badly in a desperate escape bid. Medical teams promptly admitted them, ensuring their conditions are stabilized for questioning.
This crackdown stems from ongoing probes into extortion rackets plaguing Ranchi, where virtual calls demanded ransoms in Prince Khan’s name, capped by a brazen restaurant attack. Surveillance tech exposed Kuber’s Dhanbad hideout as the hub for terrorizing city traders.
Police swiftly encircled the spot upon confirmation. The gangsters’ aggressive response with firearms forced officers to fire back, subduing the assault effectively. No injuries on the police side underscored the precision of the tactical response.
Interviews with the detained have illuminated connections to the fatal stabbing of a Ranchi airport-area hotel employee, alongside hints at broader conspiracies and supporter networks. Bhagabandh now bristles with security personnel, SSP on site, as hunts continue for elusive members.
Authorities are dissecting seized phones and papers to map out the gang’s global ties and grassroots operations. As details emerge, this bust signals a turning point in combating gangsterism across Jharkhand, with police vowing relentless pursuit.