Based on intelligence, the police of Chatra and Hazaribagh conducted an operation, resulting in the encounter and elimination of the notorious criminal Uttam Yadav. During the encounter, Uttam sustained gunshot wounds to his chest, stomach, and thigh, leading to his death at the scene. The body of the slain criminal has been brought to the Chatra Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination, which is expected to be performed late at night. Uttam Yadav was also accused of operating a criminal gang named Tiger Group.
Uttam Yadav had openly challenged the police administration in June, brandishing an AK-47 and threatening contractors and businessmen in Hazaribagh and Chatra districts, warning of dire consequences for those who refused to pay extortion money. Furthermore, Uttam Yadav claimed responsibility for the shooting incident that occurred on June 22 at a jewelry shop in the Sadar police station area of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. The video released by Uttam Yadav went viral on social media, bringing him to the attention of the police, business owners, and the general public.
Uttam Yadav had several serious criminal cases registered against him in various districts of Jharkhand, including murder, robbery, and extortion. The police were continuously searching for him. Finally, based on intelligence, the police of Chatra and Hazaribagh set up a cordon on the Bagra-Jabra road under Simaria police station area and attempted to arrest him. However, Uttam Yadav opened fire on the police team. In the retaliatory action, the police fired back, killing Uttam Yadav.
Prior to this incident, in March 2025, a notorious gangster named Aman Sahu was encountered in Palamu district, Jharkhand. The encounter occurred when the Jharkhand Police was bringing Aman Sahu from Raipur Jail in Chhattisgarh on remand to Ranchi. During the transfer, Aman Sahu attacked the police team in Palamu and attempted to escape after snatching an INSAS rifle from the police personnel. In the retaliatory action by the police, Aman Sahu was killed.