Thursday, January 22, 2026

Crime-Justice

Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate held after encounter in Bihar's Masaurhi

IANS | January 22, 2026 11:01 AM

PATNA: An accused, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was arrested after an encounter with the Patna Police in the Masaurhi area on Thursday.

The incident occurred around 4 a.m., police said.

The accused, identified as Parmanand Yadav, sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the encounter and was arrested in an injured condition.

He has been admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), where he is currently undergoing treatment.

According to police, Parmanand Yadav had been absconding for a long time and was considered a major challenge for law enforcement agencies.

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