A notorious gang leader with a significant bounty on his head has surrendered to Jharkhand police, potentially impacting crime dynamics in the region.
Key Points
- Ramdev Oraon, leader of the 'Jhangur' gang, surrendered to Jharkhand police.
- Oraon was wanted in 29 criminal cases and carried a bounty of Rs 5 lakh.
- Two other gang members, Prasad Oraon and Subas Oraon, also surrendered.
- Police seized automatic weapons, cartridges, and magazines based on information provided by the surrendered gang members.
Three members of a gang, including its leader who carried a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his head, have surrendered before Jharkhand police, a senior officer said on Sunday.
Key Details of the Surrender
Ramdev Oraon (47), the leader of the 'Jhangur' gang, was wanted in 29 criminal cases. He and two other gang members surrendered on Saturday night.
"Three members of the 'Jhangur' gang, including its leader Ramdev Oraon, who carried a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, laid down their arms. His two other associates were identified as Prasad Oraon (24) and Subas Oraon (23). All three hail from Gumla district," Ranchi (Rural) Superintendent of Police Gaurav Goswami said.
Weapons Seized
Based on the information they provided, police seized two automatic weapons, including an SLR rifle, 45 cartridges, and two magazines, the officer said.
