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Ex-DGP's Son-in-Law Targeted: Notorious Criminal Shot
2 Jan
Summary
- Alleged extortionist shot by police during an encounter.
- Accused has over 20 cases including murder and extortion.
- He was wanted for the 2022 murder of Dr. Mohammad Anwar Alam.
Patna STF and local police engaged in an encounter on Friday, resulting in the apprehension of Manager Rai, an alleged extortionist. Rai, who has a history of over 20 criminal cases including murder and extortion, was shot in the leg and subsequently admitted to AIIMS-Patna for treatment. He was reportedly demanding extortion money from the son-in-law of former Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey.
During the operation, police recovered two cartridges, an empty shell, a cellphone, and a pistol from Rai's possession. He was also a wanted suspect in the 2022 murder of Phulwarisharif-based Dr. Mohammad Anwar Alam. The STF stated that Rai, a known contract killer, had been absconding for three years in a murder case.
An FIR was filed against Rai on June 27, 2022, by Rakesh Ojha, the former DGP's son-in-law, alleging a demand of ₹11 lakh. Rai was arrested and sent to jail on July 19, 2022. He is also implicated in the August 17, 2022, murder of Dr. Anwar Alam in Danapur.
