In a daring pre-dawn operation, Bihar Police arrested dreaded criminal Rajiv Gop in Patna district’s Mokama police station limits. Wanted in over 22 grave offenses—from cold-blooded murders and loot to forced collections and abductions for ransom—Gop’s fall marks a victory against entrenched criminality.
The trigger was a fresh extortion bid on January 26 night. Rajiv targeted Siddarth ‘Sidhu’ from Moldiyar Tola, insisting on Rs 25,000. Refusal led to a brutal attack and death threats. Victim’s mother Ranjana Kumari’s complaint ignited a high-stakes manhunt.
SDPO-1 Anand Kumar Singh of Floods detailed the meticulously planned raid. Intelligence led a special team under SHO Kunal Kumar to Gop’s den. A tense two-hour standoff ended in his surrender. Deep links emerged to RJD’s ex-contender Lallu Mukhiya (Karnvir Yadav) from Barh, where Gop handled muscle work for tenders and crimes.
Far from a lone wolf, Gop anchors a syndicate with multiple Mokama cases, including IPC 302 murders and kidnappings. Long absconding with warrants out, his arrest disrupts operations.
Police are dissecting his entire network, notifying stations across Patna for court appearances. This signals zero mercy for gangs spreading fear through extortion and intimidation, as Bihar ramps up anti-crime measures for safer streets.
