Archive · 13 Nov 2025
BJP Leader Marandi Seeks NIA Probe into Alleged Gangster-Ex-DGP Nexus
A politician named Babulal Marandi says that a big police officer named Anurag Gupta and a criminal named Sujit Sinha were working together.
He believes they ran a system to take money from people and trade illegal things like sand and coal, with help from politicians.
Marandi claims the police officer was even chosen for his job to help with these bad activities.
He also said they found messages showing money deals related to a fake police encounter and that weapons were smuggled from Pakistan.
Marandi is asking a special agency, the NIA, to investigate this whole network.
He is also questioning why the state's Chief Minister didn't act faster when these problems became known.
BJP leader Babulal Marandi alleges a nexus between gangster Sujit Sinha and former DGP Anurag Gupta.
Marandi claims the alleged network was involved in extortion, illegal trade of sand, coal, stone, and liquor, and political protection.
He alleges Gupta was appointed DGP as part of a 'give and take arrangement' and held a 40% stake in the operations.
WhatsApp messages between Gupta and Sinha's wife allegedly show financial dealings connected to extortion and a fake encounter.
Marandi has requested an NIA investigation and a high-level inquiry into Gupta's tenure, criticizing the Chief Minister's delayed response.
- Who
- BJP state president Babulal Marandi has accused former DGP Anurag Gupta and gangster Sujit Sinha, along with others including SSP Deepak Kumar and DSP Amar Pandey.
- What
- Marandi alleges a nexus between gangster Sujit Sinha and former DGP Anurag Gupta involving extortion, illegal trade, and political protection, demanding an NIA probe and a high-level inquiry into Gupta's tenure.
- When
- Marandi made these accusations recently, referencing events including Gupta's previous elevation as DGP and arrests made on October 13.
- Where
- Jharkhand, with alleged links to Punjab and Pakistan for weapon smuggling.
- Why
- Marandi claims the nexus was established to control illegal operations, extort businessmen, and exert political influence, and that the Chief Minister's office was aware but slow to act.
Babulal Marandi's Allegations
Implicit Government/Official Stance (absence of stated defense)
Alleged Nexus
Babulal Marandi's Allegations
Babulal Marandi alleges a nexus between gangster Sujit Sinha and former DGP Anurag Gupta, claiming it involved extortion, illegal trade, and political protection.
Implicit Government/Official Stance (absence of stated defense)
No direct refutation of the nexus from the government is provided in the article.
Gupta's Role
Babulal Marandi's Allegations
Marandi claims Gupta was appointed DGP through a 'give and take arrangement' to protect illegal operations and that he held a 40% stake in the alleged network, selecting Sujit Sinha to run it.
Implicit Government/Official Stance (absence of stated defense)
The article does not contain the government's perspective on Gupta's appointment or alleged involvement.
Government Response
Babulal Marandi's Allegations
Marandi criticizes the Chief Minister for not acting quickly and suggests Gupta was removed only after internal disagreements over illegal earnings.
Implicit Government/Official Stance (absence of stated defense)
The article implies a delayed or insufficient response from the Chief Minister's office but does not present their justification.
- Accused Gangster
- Sujit Sinha
- Accused Ex-DGP
- Anurag Gupta
- Accuser
- Babulal Marandi (BJP State President, LoP)
- Alleged Nexus Activities
- Extortion, illegal sand/coal/stone/liquor trade, land deals, tender manipulation
- Alleged Committee
- Koylanchal Shanti Committee
- Recovered Items (Sinha's Wife)
- 3 pistols, 7 magazines, 13 cartridges, car, mobile phones
- Alleged Smuggled Weapons
- 21 foreign weapons from Pakistan via drones, routed through Moga, Punjab