In Araria district of Bihar, late Friday night view was no less than a film scene. The sounds of bullets fired between dense darkness and silence echoed throughout the area. At around 2 pm, there was a strong encounter between STF and miscreants, in which the police killed the notorious criminal Chunmun Jha. This is the same Chunmun Jha, whose name has been included in Bihar’s largest jewelery loot incidents.
Encounter night: STF operation and criminal’s end
The encounter was planned under joint action of STF and local police. He was informed that the notorious criminal Chunmun Jha along with his comrades was hidden near the Thalaha canal of Narpatganj police station area. As soon as the police laid siege to the area, the miscreants started firing.
In retaliation, STF bullets killed Chunmun Jha. He had a total of six bullets in his chest and legs. He was rushed to Sadar Hospital in an injured condition, but was declared dead by doctors.
5 soldiers injured in encounter, one crook absconding
STF in this encounter 5 soldiers injured There have been Narpatganj Thanedar Kumar Vikas, STF Jawan Mo. Mushtaq, driver Nagesh, JC Shahabuddin and JC Deepak Shah. In addition, two local citizens have also suffered injuries. At the same time, a crook managed to escape by taking advantage of the darkness.
As soon as the incident is received SP Anjani Kumar Several senior police officers of the district reached the spot and took stock of the situation.
Chunmun Jha – The big name of the world of crime
According to media reports, the criminal was killed by Chunchun Jha alias Rakesh Jha, Majlispur village of Palasi police station in Araria district. His criminal history has been long and serious. He was booked in serious charges like theft, kidnapping, murder, illegal weapon and liquor smuggling.
- 2020: Case of recovery of liquor in Palasi police station
- 2020: Stolen goods seized from his house
- 2021: Case of murder after kidnapping
- 2023: Jewelry shop in Farbisganj caught with weapons during a plunder conspiracy
Mastermind of robbery of 10 crores
Chunmun Jha’s name was associated with two big jewelery showrooms of Bihar:
- Purnia: 3.75 crores looted from Tanishq Jewelery Shop
- Ara: 10.9 crore jewelery looted on March 11
These incidents shook the entire state. In the police investigation, Chunmun Jha’s name came up as the mastermind of these loot. Immediately after the robbery of Ara, the police caught two criminals within an hour and Jewelry worth Rs 1.85 crore recovered Did
Strict action and constant arrest of police
Police so far intensifying action in Ara robbery case:
- Two robbers arrested on the spot
- Two bags filled with looted jewelery recovered
- A criminal was arrested later
- Caught two liner too
- And a car used in robbery was also seized
Chunmun Jha was being searched for a long time, and finally the STF piled her and turned the entire case into a big success.
Questions are still left…
Although Chunmun Jha has been killed, this entire gang is yet to be eliminated. The search is on the search for the crook who escaped and the police is investigating from every angle. It is also being seen whether the wires of this gang are related to any major crime syndicate.
