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Crime
Bihar wanted criminal arrested in Chatra, Jharkhand; Rs 50,000 reward claimed
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 01:16 AM
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Police in Chatra, Jharkhand, have detained a wanted criminal from Bihar after a Rs 50,000 reward was announced for his capture.
Jharkhand police announced today that they have taken into custody a criminal wanted in Bihar. The suspect was apprehended in the town of Chatra following a reward of Rs 50,000 that had been offered for information leading to his arrest.
According to a statement released by the district police, the operation was carried out after receiving credible tips about the suspect's whereabouts. The individual is alleged to be involved in a series of crimes in Bihar, though specific charges were not disclosed.
The police have confirmed that the reward will be paid to the informant who provided the lead. The arrested person is now in judicial custody pending further investigation and possible extradition to Bihar authorities.
Local officials praised the cooperation between the two states' law‑enforcement agencies, highlighting the effectiveness of inter‑state coordination in tackling cross‑border criminal activity.
According to a statement released by the district police, the operation was carried out after receiving credible tips about the suspect's whereabouts. The individual is alleged to be involved in a series of crimes in Bihar, though specific charges were not disclosed.
The police have confirmed that the reward will be paid to the informant who provided the lead. The arrested person is now in judicial custody pending further investigation and possible extradition to Bihar authorities.
Local officials praised the cooperation between the two states' law‑enforcement agencies, highlighting the effectiveness of inter‑state coordination in tackling cross‑border criminal activity.