Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Mumbai Bus Hijacking: Gunman Killed in Hostage Rescue Operation
In Mumbai, a young man named Rahul Raj hijacked a city bus on October 27, 2008.
He took 12 passengers hostage on the upper deck of the double-decker bus.
Rahul was angry because of a campaign against people from North India.
He had brought a gun and even shot one passenger.
When the police arrived, he started firing.
An assistant police commissioner, Mohammed Javed, bravely entered the bus and confronted Rahul.
After Rahul refused to surrender, the police shot him multiple times, and he died.
The passengers were rescued safely.
This event caused some fear, but it was a minor incident compared to other attacks Mumbai had faced.
On October 27, 2008, a double-decker BEST bus numbered 332 was hijacked in Kurla, Mumbai.
Twelve passengers were taken hostage by the gunman, identified as Kundan Singh aka Rahul Raj.
Rahul Raj was reportedly motivated by a hate campaign against North Indians and intended to target MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
ACP Mohammed Javed led the police team, firing upon the hijacker to rescue the hostages.
The hijacker was killed in the police operation, and the passengers were rescued without further harm.
- Who
- A 25-year-old youth named Kundan Singh aka Rahul Raj, and ACP Mohammed Javed with the Mumbai Police.
- What
- A double-decker bus was hijacked with 12 passengers taken hostage. The hijacker was killed by police during a rescue operation.
- When
- October 27, 2008, around 10:30 am.
- Where
- Kurla, Mumbai, on BEST Bus No. 332.
- Why
- The hijacker was reportedly instigated by a hate campaign against North Indians and sought to target MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
Bihar Politicians
Maharashtra Government
Police Action
Bihar Politicians
Alleged that Mumbai Police made no effort to capture Rahul Raj alive.
Maharashtra Government
Stated that the police acted appropriately given the circumstances.
Investigation
Bihar Politicians
Knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court and Patna High Court.
Maharashtra Government
Announced a Chief Secretary level inquiry.
- Date of Incident
- October 27, 2008
- Location
- Kurla, Mumbai
- Vehicle Hijacked
- BEST Bus No. 332 (double-decker)
- Hijacker's Name
- Kundan Singh aka Rahul Raj
- Hijacker's Origin
- Patna, Bihar
- Trigger for Attack
- Hate campaign against North Indians by MNS chief Raj Thackeray