Breaking! Delhi Encounter: 4 Bihar Gangsters Shot Dead In Rohini
A Delhi encounter early Thursday ended in the deaths of four alleged gangsters from Bihar after a dramatic shootout with a joint team of Delhi Police and Bihar Police in northwest Delhi’s Rohini area. Officials said the men were part of Bihar’s dreaded Sigma Gang, led by Ranjan Pathak, one of the state’s most-wanted criminals.
How the Rohini Encounter Unfolded
Acting on a secret intelligence tip-off, Delhi Police’s Crime Branch joined hands with Bihar Police to intercept a white Baleno car suspected of carrying armed gang members.
The teams positioned themselves between Dr Ambedkar Chowk and Pansali Chowk around 2.20 a.m. When the vehicle was signalled to stop, the occupants opened fire.
“In retaliation, our personnel returned fire. All four suspects sustained bullet injuries and were rushed to hospital, where doctors declared them dead,” said a senior Delhi Police officer.
The incident caused panic in the area, though police quickly cordoned off the stretch and restored order.
Who Were the Deceased
The slain men were identified as:
- Ranjan Pathak (25) — alleged Sigma Gang leader from Sitamarhi, Bihar
- Bimlesh Mahto (25) — arms supplier and extortionist
- Manish Pathak (33) — accused in murder and kidnapping cases
- Aman Thakur (21) — Delhi-based logistics handler
Police sources said Ranjan Pathak was wanted in multiple murder and extortion cases and carried a ₹25,000 reward on his head. He was allegedly plotting a major crime ahead of the Bihar elections.
Sigma Gang’s Crime Trail
According to Bihar Police, the Sigma Gang operated across the Nepal border and north Bihar, involved in contract killings, armed robberies, and kidnapping for ransom.
“This operation has effectively dismantled the Sigma Gang network that was terrorising Sitamarhi and adjoining districts,” an official from Bihar Police said.
Investigators revealed that Ranjan had recently sent his ‘criminal biodata’ to a local media outlet after orchestrating a high-profile murder in Sitamarhi—a publicity stunt that helped police trace his network.
A purported audio clip of Ranjan discussing plans around the state elections had surfaced online weeks earlier, confirming his continued activity despite being underground.
Coordinated Police Strategy
The joint Delhi-Bihar operation was planned after intelligence inputs suggested Ranjan and his associates had reached Delhi to purchase sophisticated weapons.
Teams were deployed strategically across Rohini, with plain-clothes officers shadowing the suspects’ vehicle before the confrontation.
“It was a high-risk midnight operation. Our priority was to prevent civilian casualties while neutralising armed criminals,” the officer added.
All standard operating protocols were followed, and the Delhi Police has initiated an internal review, as is routine after any fatal police encounter.
Weapons Recovered
From the site, police recovered:
- Four pistols with extra magazines
- Live and spent cartridges scattered on the road
- Mobile phones and IDs used under aliases
Forensic experts collected ballistic evidence, and the car has been towed for examination.
Background of the Gang Members
- Bimlesh Mahto was known for supplying illegal firearms and making extortion calls to traders.
- Manish Pathak faced charges for a businessman’s kidnapping in Sitamarhi last year.
- Aman Thakur, a resident of Karawal Nagar (Delhi), allegedly arranged safehouses and logistics for the gang.
Officials said all were listed in the criminal database shared between Bihar and Delhi Police units.
Aftermath and Investigation
The bodies were sent to Ambedkar Hospital for post-mortem. Police have filed an FIR under relevant IPC sections and the Arms Act. A special investigation team (SIT) is reviewing digital evidence to map the gang’s remaining associates.
Security has been intensified across Delhi’s outer districts, and coordination with Bihar Police continues to identify possible revenge threats or retaliatory attacks.
“The neutralisation of these four gangsters is a major success for inter-state policing,” said a senior Crime Branch official.
