Jharkhand Gangster Ashish Ranjan Killed In Prayagraj Encounter By UP STF, AK-47 Seized

Last Updated:August 07, 2025, 10:33 IST

Ashish Ranjan fired at the STF with an AK-47 and a 9mm pistol. In retaliation, he was killed. Police recovered both weapons, 36 rounds of ammo, and a motorcycle from the spot

An FIR has been registered and a forensic team has collected evidence from the scene. (Representative/Shutterstock)

A notorious criminal from Jharkhand, Ashish Ranjan alias Chhotu, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) late on Wednesday night. The incident occurred at Shivrajpur intersection in the Shankargarh police station area of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh.

Ashish Ranjan opened fire on the STF team with an AK-47 rifle and a 9mm pistol. The STF retaliated in self-defence, resulting in his death.

From the spot, police recovered one AK-47 rifle, one 9mm pistol, 36 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and a motorcycle. His body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

Ashish Ranjan was a notorious criminal from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, with several serious charges against him, including murder, robbery, and ransom. He took control of his criminal operations following the murder of gangster Aman Singh. Dhanbad police had placed a reward of Rs 4 lakh for his capture.

Acting on intelligence that Ashish Ranjan was plotting a major criminal act in Prayagraj, the UP STF tracked him to the Shivrajpur intersection. As the team closed in, he opened fire, triggering a gunfight in which he sustained critical injuries and later died during treatment. One of his accomplices managed to flee under the cover of darkness.

Following the encounter, the police are now searching for Ashish’s escaped accomplice and investigating his criminal network. An FIR has been registered at Shankargarh police station, and a forensic team has collected evidence from the scene. Police said that further actions will be taken after the post-mortem examination.

Location :

Prayagraj, India, India

First Published:

August 07, 2025, 10:33 IST

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