State vs Chhotu alias Rahul Kumar — Anil Jewellers robbery case

Timeline

1. 2 Nov 2026News

   Vaishali - Encounter of accused in 2 crore jewellery robbery: Fired when cornered by STF, shot in the leg in retaliatory action; had escaped from court campus in 2025.

   Vaishali jewellery robbery suspect injured in police encounter following court campus escape. Latest Updates. An encounter took place between police and an accused in the early hours of Monday in the Marmala Chaur area of Vaishali district's Sadar police station. According to the police, in response to the accused firing, the police chased and fired at the accused.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A police encounter left a suspect injured after he allegedly fired shots while being cornered by authorities.

   Who:

   The accused is Rahul Kumar, also known as Chhotu. The STF, which is a specialized police unit, and the Sadar police station are involved.

   When:

   The encounter happened in the early hours of Monday, and the report is dated 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Marmala Chaur area, Sadar police station, Vaishali district, Bihar.

   Why:

   The accused allegedly fired at police while being cornered after escaping from a court campus.

   What it means:

   The accused has been captured following his escape from the court campus.

2. 2 Nov 2026News

   Bihar Police and STF encounter, accused in 17 cases injured by gunshot; has connection to Anil Jewellers robbery case.

   In the Marmala Chaur area of Vaishali's Sadar police station, a joint team of police and STF had an encounter with an accused on Sunday night. Retaliatory

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police and a special task force engaged in a shootout with an accused person who was injured.

   Who:

   The police and the Special Task Force are law enforcement agencies, while the accused is an individual facing seventeen cases.

   When:

   It happened on a Sunday night and was reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Marmala Chaur, Sadar police station, Vaishali, Bihar.

   Why:

   The police had an encounter with the accused who is linked to the Anil Jewellers robbery case.

   What it means:

   The injured accused has been identified and connected to the ongoing robbery investigation.