Law and order took a firm stand in Uttar Pradesh with the STF Noida team and Agra Police executing a high-stakes operation that ended with the death of infamous extortionist Pawan alias Kallu. The February 27, 2026, encounter in Thana Ekta area saw the wanted man injured in crossfire, rushed to hospital, but ultimately succumbing to wounds.
Hailing from Sirouli, Loni PS, Ghaziabad, son of Santaram, Pawan was wanted in Tajganj PS extortion case with Rs 50,000 reward. He operated as a key shooter in the Randeep Bhati-Amit Kasana gang, blacklisted by authorities.
Over 18 criminal cases marred his history—four murders, two rangdari demands included. In 2021, Rs 1 lakh bounty for a killing prompted his Delhi arrest and incarceration. Jailed, he linked up with Himanshu Bhau’s Haryana outfit, resuming extortion post-2025 release on an unprecedented scale.
Fears loomed of him masterminding big-ticket robberies in Delhi and western districts. Seized from the site: ammunition stockpiles and a 9mm pistol traced to a 2016 Bisrakh thana heist from Constable Monu Dhiman (case 247/16, IPC sections for robbery, rash driving et al.), then on ADJ protection detail.
This takedown highlights UP Police’s proactive strategy against gang proliferation. Ongoing probes seek to sever Pawan’s gang tentacles, preventing future threats and restoring calm in vulnerable zones.