Charge Sheet Filed in Kairav Gandhi Kidnapping Case, 11 Named, Mastermind Still Absconding

Jamshedpur: In a significant breakthrough in the sensational kidnapping case of young entrepreneur Kairav Gandhi, the Bistupur Police have submitted a detailed charge sheet against 11 accused persons in court. The investigation has revealed the involvement of an interstate criminal network, though seven key accused, including the alleged mastermind, remain on the run.

Interstate gang members named in charge sheet

According to the police, the charge sheet includes individuals from multiple states, pointing to a well-coordinated criminal syndicate. Those named include Guddu Singh (Nalanda), Md. Imran (Nalanda), Upendra Singh (Gaya), Arjun Singh (Gaya), Ramiz Raza (Nalanda), Mohan Prasad (Saran), Manpreet Singh (Ludhiana), Amrinder Singh (Ludhiana), Gurdit Sher Singh (Kolkata), Santosh Kumar (Delhi), and Rajkaran Yadav (Sheikhpura). Investigators stated that each played a defined role in executing the abduction.

Mastermind and key accused still at large

The police are continuing efforts to arrest the alleged mastermind Tejinder Pal Singh, who remains absconding along with several associates. Other fugitives include Saad Alam, Sabban Khan, Rupesh Paswan, Ankit Kumar, Uday Kumar, and Vicky Kumar alias Mantosh. Arrest warrants have been issued against all of them, and multiple teams are conducting raids across different states.

Kidnapping executed in fake police uniform

The case dates back to January 13, 2026, when Kairav Gandhi was abducted near the Sonari-Kadma Link Road roundabout in Bistupur. The criminals carried out the operation while posing as police personnel, a tactic that created panic and outrage across the city.

Victim released after 13 days under pressure

Following sustained pressure and extensive search operations by the police, the kidnappers abandoned the victim on January 27 along the Choparan-Barhi road after keeping him in captivity for nearly two weeks. The accused fled the scene immediately after releasing him.

Encounter and key recoveries during probe

During the investigation, police teams also engaged in an armed encounter near the Bistupur Sai Temple, where three suspects sustained injuries. Authorities recovered the Scorpio vehicle used in the crime, along with two country-made pistols and several mobile phones.

Identification strengthens prosecution case

In a crucial development, the victim has successfully identified the arrested accused during a Test Identification Parade (TIP). Police officials believe this identification will play a vital role in securing convictions as the case proceeds in court.

Officials affirmed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.