Dhanbad (IANS): In a significant crackdown on organised crime, Jharkhand Police on Tuesday carried out attachment and confiscation proceedings at the Wasseypur residence of alleged gangster Prince Khan, who is accused of operating a criminal syndicate in the state while living abroad.
The action was taken at Khan’s house on Kamar Makhdoomi Road in Wasseypur following a court order. A heavy police contingent reached the locality in the morning and cordoned off the area before initiating the legal formalities.
The operation was led by Dhanbad City Law and Order Officer Naushad Alam, Bank More Police Station Officer-in-Charge Praveen Kumar, and Bhuli OP Officer Abhinav Kumar.
Officials conducted a thorough search of the premises and completed seizure procedures as part of the property attachment process. During the operation, a shed constructed on the rooftop of the house was dismantled. Police sources said certain aspects of the attachment process remain pending, and further action may be taken as per legal provisions.
As a precaution, additional security personnel were deployed in and around Wasseypur to maintain law and order. Although a crowd of local residents gathered to observe the proceedings, the situation remained peaceful and under control.
Prince Khan is considered one of Jharkhand’s most wanted criminals and has reportedly been residing in Dubai for the past four-and-a-half years. Acting on a request from Jharkhand Police, Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against him.
He faces multiple charges, including murder, extortion, and running an organised crime network. Police allege that despite being based overseas, he continues to operate his gang remotely, issuing threats and extortion demands through associates. He has also allegedly released videos on social media claiming responsibility for various criminal incidents.
In recent months, Khan is said to have made extortion calls to businessmen in districts such as Palamu, Chatra, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad. Over the past six months, police have arrested more than 30 members of his gang. However, officials acknowledge that the syndicate’s activities have not yet been fully dismantled.
State police are continuing legal and diplomatic efforts to secure his arrest and extradition to India to face trial.
