Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Three Injured in Jamshedpur Kidnapping Suspects' Encounter
Three men who were suspected of kidnapping Kairav Gandhi, the son of a well-known industrialist in Jamshedpur, were hurt in a police encounter.
The kidnapping happened on January 13, and the police were taking these suspects to find the weapons used in the crime.
The suspects tried to run away and grab a gun from a policeman, so the police had to shoot to stop them.
The injured men are being treated in a hospital and are safe.
The police are still investigating and might make more arrests.
Kairav was rescued after 14 days in captivity.
Three suspects injured in an encounter with police during a kidnapping investigation.
Kairav Gandhi, son of industrialist Devang Gandhi, was kidnapped on January 13.
Suspects attempted to escape and snatch a gun from a policeman, leading to the encounter.
Injured suspects identified as Guddu, Imran, and Ramiz, currently undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital.
Kairav was rescued on January 27 after 14 days in captivity, with police raids conducted across Bihar.
- Who
- Three suspects (Guddu, Imran, Ramiz) and Jamshedpur police
- What
- An encounter resulting in injuries to the suspects
- When
- Late Thursday night, January 26
- Where
- Near a temple in the Bistupur police station area, Jamshedpur
- Why
- The suspects attempted to escape and snatch a gun from a policeman
- Victim
- Kairav Gandhi
- Victim's Father
- Devang Gandhi
- Kidnapping Date
- January 13
- Rescue Date
- January 27
- Injured Accused
- Guddu, Imran, Ramiz
- Location of Encounter
- Bistupur police station area
- Hospital
- MGM Hospital
- Police Official
- SSP Piyush Pandey