In Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh, the STF Prayagraj Unit has arrested Ayush Pandey, a prize money accused of one lakh from the gang, who has collected a hefty amount from the candidates. Ayush was absconding for a long time and the police was constantly raiding in search of him.
The arrested accused Ayush Pandey son Vinod Kumar Pandey, is a resident of Babhanpura village of Ranipur police station area of ​​Mau district. He was arrested by a joint team of police and STF in front of Karwaria Sugar Mill located in Manjhanpur police station area of ​​Kaushambi district and siege on the information of the informer.
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In fact, the case came to light on 23 July 2024, when a case was filed against gang leader Rajiv Nayan Mishra alias Rahul Kumar Mishra and his gang at Manjhanpur police station. The accused used to make a gang out of competitive examinations and used to get economic benefits by recovering arbitrary money from the candidates.
A total of 18 accused have been sent to jail so far in this case. Teams were formed under the direction of Superintendent of Police Kaushambi for the arrest of Ayush Pandey. The Additional Director General of Police of Prayagraj Zone declared a reward of one lakh rupees on his arrest.
This action of STF and Manjhanpur Police is being considered a big success. A case has already been registered against the accused under Section 2/3 of the Gangster Act. After the arrest, Ayush Pandey has been sent to jail and further investigation is on.