Jharkhand authorities confirm death of criminal Sujit Sinha after jail transfer incident

In a statement released on August 2, police confirmed the death of Sujit Sinha, a figure linked to over fifty criminal cases spanning murder, kidnapping, extortion and arms violations. The 48‑year‑old, originally from Medininagar in Palamu district, was being shifted to Dhanbad jail when he allegedly overpowered a police officer, seized a gun and opened fire. The ensuing exchange left him mortally injured. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and forensic evidence as they piece together the sequence of events.