Dhanbad — In a significant action against organised crime, the Jharkhand Police on Tuesday carried out attachment and confiscation proceedings at the Wasseypur residence of notorious gangster Prince Khan, who is accused of operating a criminal syndicate in the state while residing abroad.
The operation took place at Khan’s house on Kamar Makhdoomi Road in Wasseypur, Dhanbad, in compliance with a court order. A substantial police deployment secured the locality early Tuesday morning before initiating the legal process.
The team 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 comprehensive search of the premises and completed seizure formalities under the property attachment procedure.
During the drive, a shed constructed on the rooftop of the residence was demolished. Police sources indicated that certain aspects of the attachment proceedings remain pending, with further legal action likely to follow.
To maintain order, additional security personnel were stationed across Wasseypur. While local residents and bystanders 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 based 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 criminal charges, including murder, extortion, and running an organised crime network. Investigators allege that despite being overseas, he continues to direct gang operations remotely, issuing threats and extortion demands through associates. He has also allegedly circulated videos on social media claiming responsibility for various criminal activities.
In recent months, Khan is said to have made extortion calls targeting businessmen in districts such as Palamu, Chatra, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad. Over the past six months, police have arrested more than 30 alleged members of his gang. However, officials acknowledge that the syndicate’s operations have not yet been fully dismantled.
Authorities stated that legal and diplomatic efforts are ongoing to secure his arrest and extradition to India to face trial.
With inputs from IANS