UP STF and Jharkhand Police Gun Down Sharpshooter Anuj Kanojia
In a significant operation against the mafia network of the late Mukhtar Ansari, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and Jharkhand Police killed Anuj Kanojia, a notorious sharpshooter, in an encounter in Jamshedpur. Kanojia, who carried a bounty of Rs 2.5 lakh, was gunned down after a fierce exchange of fire involving nearly 20 rounds.
Encounter Marks Ansari’s Death Anniversary
The encounter took place exactly a year after Mukhtar Ansari’s death, symbolizing a crucial victory for law enforcement agencies. Officials have hailed it as a strong warning to other operatives linked to Ansari’s criminal syndicate.
Who Was Anuj Kanojia?
Anuj Kanojia was one of Mukhtar Ansari’s most trusted sharpshooters, originally from Mau, Uttar Pradesh. He was wanted in over two dozen cases, including murder and extortion, spread across Mau and Ghazipur.
- Bounty: Initially set at Rs 1 lakh, later increased to Rs 2.5 lakh
- Years on the Run: 5 years
- Demolition of Property: In an effort to pressure Kanojia, authorities demolished his house in Azamgarh using a bulldozer and arrested several family members under the Gangster Act.
Joint Operation Ends Long Manhunt
The encounter was the result of a joint operation by the UP STF and Jharkhand Police, ending a prolonged manhunt that lasted several years. Officials have stressed that no member of Mukhtar Ansari’s criminal network will be spared, with continued crackdowns expected in the coming days.
This decisive action sends a clear message to criminal syndicates operating in the region: the law will not hesitate to take strong measures against organized crime.
