A notorious figure in Bihar’s underworld met his match in a bold police ambush under Patna’s iconic Gandhi Setu. Rajiv Kumar, the infamous Surya Don, arrived to muscle protection money from locals but walked into a STF trap instead.
Late-night whispers to Alamganj police confirmed the don’s movements in Gayghat. Teaming up with elite STF units, officers sealed the area before sunrise, ready for confrontation.
The drama peaked when Surya Don, realizing the trap, sprayed bullets at the forces. Officers fired back in legitimate defense, hitting his leg and ending the standoff. He was detained on the spot and hospitalized, with a sophisticated foreign gun and ammo secured as trophies.
Forensic scrutiny is ongoing, probing the arms supply chain. City SP East Parichay Kumar disclosed, ‘This man has 20 serious cases against him—murders, dacoities, robberies. We’re mapping his entire syndicate.’
The encounter is a triumph for intelligence-driven policing, crippling extortion networks plaguing the region. With Surya Don off the streets, Patna’s residents can expect safer days ahead, though his interrogation may reveal more shocking revelations.