A heroic police raid in Muzaffarpur spiraled into a fierce gunbattle Tuesday, injuring ASI Vikas Kumar and landing a cyber fraud lord in custody. In Bela thana’s turf, daylight turned deadly as the team hunted a long-sought ATM swindler.
Intelligence pinpointed the location; encirclement was imminent when bullets flew from the hideout. Kumar, hit squarely, exemplifies the risks officers endure daily. His squad’s reprisal pinned down the attacker, who now battles wounds in lockup.
DIG Chandan Kushwaha lauded the operation: ‘Armed with weapons and scam tools, this veteran fraudster’s capture is a game-changer.’ Past convictions surface, painting a picture of relentless criminality. The officer’s status is steady post-surgery.
The shootout sowed brief mayhem, but reinforcements contained it. Grillings aim to unravel the gang’s web, promising sweeping takedowns. This saga amplifies calls for fortified anti-cyber units in Bihar.
From fraud alerts to frontlines, police resilience shines. The state pledges zero tolerance, ensuring public safety amid rising digital dangers.