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Crime
Police- STF Encounter in Vaishali Leaves Suspect Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:01 AM
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During a joint operation by Bihar Police and the STF on Sunday night at Maramla Chowk in the Sadar Police Station area, a shootout ensued, leaving suspect Raj Nandan Kumar, known as Chotu, with a gunshot wound to his right leg.
A coordinated operation by the Bihar Police and the Special Task Force (STF) took place on Sunday night at Maramla Chowk, within the Sadar Police Station jurisdiction of Vaishali. The encounter involved a shootout that resulted in a gunshot wound to the right leg of the suspect, Raj Nandan Kumar, who is also known by the alias "Chotu".
Kumar, who has been implicated in 17 separate cases, was the target of the operation. According to police reports, the suspect attempted to flee the scene, prompting the STF and local police officers to engage him in a brief firefight.
The injured suspect was immediately taken to a nearby medical facility where he received treatment for his leg injury. Police officials confirmed that he is stable and expected to recover fully.
Authorities have stated that the encounter was a lawful response to a threat posed by the suspect. The STF and police are continuing their investigation into Kumar’s alleged criminal activities and will keep the public informed of any further developments.
Kumar, who has been implicated in 17 separate cases, was the target of the operation. According to police reports, the suspect attempted to flee the scene, prompting the STF and local police officers to engage him in a brief firefight.
The injured suspect was immediately taken to a nearby medical facility where he received treatment for his leg injury. Police officials confirmed that he is stable and expected to recover fully.
Authorities have stated that the encounter was a lawful response to a threat posed by the suspect. The STF and police are continuing their investigation into Kumar’s alleged criminal activities and will keep the public informed of any further developments.