A high-stakes law enforcement operation ended in a significant blow to organised crime late on the evening of October 22–23, 2025. Four wanted gangsters from Sigma & Company Gang were apprehended by a combined Delhi Police Crime Branch and Bihar Police team in the Rohini neighbourhood of Delhi, where they were killed in a bloody gunfight.

Who were the targets?

The four slain men were identified as:

• Ranjan Pathak (25) of Sitamarhi, Bihar – alleged chief of Sigma & Company.
• Bimlesh Mahto (25) from Sitamarhi.
• Manish Pathak (33) from Sitamarhi.
• Aman Thakur (21) based in Delhi’s Karawal Nagar area.

These men were accused in multiple murders, extortion cases and were considered extremely dangerous. The police said Ranjan had been at the centre of a string of contract killings and had issued self-styled statements to media after crimes.

The encounter and its background

The interaction and its context

Police claim they received information that the gang was preparing violent acts in anticipation of the next Bihar Assembly elections, perhaps in an attempt to exert influence or instill fear. The Times of India+1

Around 2:20 a.m., the operation began on Bahadur Shah Marg in Rohini, which runs between Pansali Chowk and Dr. Ambedkar Chowk. The Indian Express After the police stopped the accused, who were driving a white Baleno car, they opened fire, and the police fired back in a protracted gunfight. Five firearms were found after more than fifty rounds were exchanged.

Upon arrival at Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini, they were pronounced dead.

Why this matters?

First, it is being presented as a significant operational success that Sigma & Company’s core shooters were eliminated. According to police officials, the gang’s reign of terror, particularly in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, may now come to an end.
Second, timing is important. According to the police, this gang planned to cause unrest during the upcoming November 6–11 elections in Bihar. The message is unmistakable: criminal networks will be severely punished, and law enforcement is on high alert.

Thirdly, it indicates that state police forces are better coordinated. The collaboration between the Delhi Police and the Bihar Police reflects the fact that criminals no longer stay in one state; instead, they relocate and hide in different jurisdictions. This is highlighted by the fact that gang members operated in Bihar but had their base in Delhi.

Warnings and issues

Every interaction begs the question: Was it entirely compliant with the law? Did the rest of the gang remain out there? Although these four were the primary shooters, the police say that additional investigations are being conducted to map the rest of the network.
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Additionally, “encounter” is still a loaded term in Indian policing; if this is to be a clean operation, transparency, forensics, and legal compliance are crucial.

Consequences for public safety and peace

Residents of Sitamarhi and the surrounding districts may experience less fear, extortion, and contract killings if such a gang’s active phase comes to an end. It perpetuates the idea that organised crime will be held accountable in the eyes of the general public. However, in criminal underworlds, power vacuums can occasionally result in infighting or the emergence of new gangs, so caution is still crucial.

Things to observe

• If there is still a network of Sigma & Company, will the police be able to take it down?
• Will the operation’s legality be confirmed by forensic reports, court proceedings, or other means?
• Will there be retaliatory violence after this, or will it have a stabilising effect before the Bihar elections?
• After this operation, how will state police forces’ cooperation change?

Conclusion

An important turning point in the battle against organised gang crime between Bihar and Delhi was reached with the late-night operation in Rohini. This story discusses crime, bravery, regional cross-border issues, and the interaction of politics, law, and society, according to the channel Hind Vacha. It emphasises that criminal networks are no longer able to operate behind state borders; they can be located and taken on, but only with the help of intelligence, cooperation, and prompt action.

Resources: The Indian Express+1

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