Patna, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police has arrested Abhishek Kumar, alias ‘Tiger’, who was among the top 10 most-wanted criminals in Darbhanga district. He is allegedly involved in several serious cases, including armed robberies at an Axis Bank branch in Begusarai and a jewellery showroom in Darbhanga.
A special STF team arrested him during a raid in the Bangra police station area of Samastipur district on Wednesday night, according to an STF statement issued on Thursday.
Abhishek is a resident of Govindpur village under Mansurchak police station in Begusarai district. His father has been identified as Bhushan Mahto, also known as Chandra Bhushan Mahto.
Police allege that Abhishek was involved in two major armed robberies this year. The first took place on March 24 at an Axis Bank branch in the Teghra police station area of Begusarai, where armed criminals allegedly looted the premises at gunpoint. The second incident occurred on April 3 at Prem Jewellers in Badi Bazar, under Darbhanga Town police station limits. Investigators accuse Abhishek of playing a key role in the latter robbery.
According to the STF, four serious criminal cases, including attempted murder, robbery, dacoity and violations of the Arms Act, are registered against him across police stations in Darbhanga, Samastipur and Begusarai districts.
The accused is being questioned by the STF and local police to establish the roles of other suspected gang members and trace those still absconding. Officials said the interrogation could provide further leads about the gang’s network and expressed confidence that other accused would be arrested soon.
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