STF Nets Wanted Arms Suspect in Patna

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The Bihar Special Task Force, working closely with police from West Bengal, has taken into custody Pawan Kumar Singh, a native of Ravaiya village in Jamui district, who was wanted in an arms‑related case registered in Asansol.

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Details of the Asansol Investigation

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According to the Bihar Police headquarters, the matter was recorded as case 159/2026 on 25 September 2026 at the Coke Oven police station in Asansol. Singh faces charges under multiple sections of the Arms Act, including 25(1)(a), 25(1B)(a), 25(6) and 25(8).

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After the FIR was lodged, investigators say the accused fled West Bengal, crossing into Bihar and moving between several locations to avoid capture.

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STF Traces the Fugitive to Athmalgola, Patna

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West Bengal officers promptly shared intelligence with the Bihar STF. Using a mix of electronic monitoring and local informants, the task force narrowed the suspect’s hideout to the area surrounding Athmalgola police station in Patna district.

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Raid Conducted on 3 October

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Armed with the lead, an STF team stormed the identified location on 3 October. Singh was seized without resistance and later verified as the wanted individual.

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The operation was officially disclosed in an STF press release dated 5 October.

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Transfer Procedures to West Bengal

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Authorities have now begun the formalities for a transit remand to West Bengal, where Singh will be presented before the court handling the Asansol case for further interrogation.

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The investigation remains active as police continue to map Singh’s involvement in the alleged weapons violations logged at the Coke Oven police station.