Update on Chhapra Doctor Kidnapping Case

Arrests Made by Saran Police

In a significant development in the Chhapra doctor kidnapping case, the Saran police in Bihar have apprehended six suspects, including the alleged mastermind—a local anaesthesiologist who resided with the victim. During the arrest, two suspects sustained gunshot wounds to the leg while attempting to escape.

Details from the Police Press Conference

Saran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kumar Ashish addressed the media on Friday evening, clarifying that the kidnapping was an internal plot rather than the work of an outside gang. “The entire crime was orchestrated by an anaesthesiologist who lived with Dr. Sajal Kumar. He hired criminals to kidnap the doctor and planned to demand a ransom of approximately Rs 1 crore,” Ashish stated, as reported by the news agency IANS.

Identities of the Arrested Suspects

The arrested individuals include:
– The anaesthesiologist (mastermind) from East Boring Canal Road, Patna
– Monti Bharti, an employee of Dr. Singh from Ballabhgarh, Haryana
– Dheeraj Giri from Sahebganj, Chhapra
– Ranjan Rai from Dahiyanwa, Chhapra
– Sonu Rai from Avtar Nagar, Chhapra
– Golu Kumar, who was previously detained during the investigation

Timeline of the Kidnapping Incident

The kidnapping incident occurred on December 17, 2025, leading to the registration of Nagar police station case no. 734/25. An SIT was established under the supervision of SSP Ashish and led by ASP Sadar Ram Pukar Singh.

Discovery of Firearms and Police Encounter

During questioning, suspects Ranjan Rai and Sonu Rai disclosed the location of firearms hidden in a garden behind P.N. Singh College in Bhagwan Bazar. When the police team arrived to retrieve the weapons, the suspects attempted to flee and opened fire on the officers.

In response, the police fired back in self-defense, injuring both suspects in the legs. They were subsequently apprehended and are receiving medical treatment, according to SSP Ashish.

Evidence Recovered

A separate FIR has been filed at Bhagwan Bazar police station regarding the encounter. Law enforcement recovered two country-made pistols, one standard pistol, two live cartridges, and five spent cartridges. Additionally, the mobile phones belonging to the doctor’s driver and caretaker, which were taken during the kidnapping, were recovered from the suspects.

Ongoing Investigation

Police have indicated that Ranjan Rai and Sonu Rai have multiple serious criminal cases registered against them in various police stations. SSP Ashish confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and further revelations are anticipated.