Muzaffarpur’s Bela area turned into a battlefield Tuesday when police clashed with ATM fraud operatives, resulting in an ASI’s injury and a criminal’s arrest. The operation, fueled by secret intel, aimed to dismantle a cybercrime ring notorious for siphoning funds via fake transactions.
Officers approached stealthily, but the criminals spotted them and resorted to desperate shooting. A bullet struck ASI Vikas Kumar, deploying panic across the neighborhood. Police responded swiftly, wounding and detaining the gunman on the spot.
Senior officer DIG Chandan Kushwaha briefed media: the suspect, a repeat offender, had evaded capture while masterminding ATM scams. Recovered items bolster the case against him. ‘He’s under intense questioning to expose his accomplices,’ Kushwaha added. The ASI’s single gunshot wound is manageable, per doctors.
Post-incident, the area saw heavy deployment to quell fears. This face-off exposes the evolving face of crime in Bihar— from street thugs to digital predators. Law enforcement’s success here boosts morale, but it calls for smarter tactics against armed fraudsters.
With criminal backgrounds being scoured, expect more arrests. Bihar’s fight against financial cybercrime intensifies, protecting citizens from unseen thieves.