The alleged kingpin of a notorious criminal gang surrendered before the police with arms and ammunition in Simdega district, police today said.
The alleged kigpin Lele Sahu surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Rajiv Ranjan Singh and handed over two country-made rifles, eleven live rounds of cartridge on Friday last, Singh said.
Sahu was carrying a reward of Rs.20,000 on his head, which the SP has handed over to him an additional Rs.5000.
Singh claimed that the existence of the gang, locally known as 'Pahari Cheetah', came to an end following the surrender of Sahu, who was wanted by police in 28 cases including 13 murders, besides loot, extortion, and possessiong arms etc.
