After two decades, Bihar bandit finally surrenders

Bhangar’s surrender has led to the talks about his possible foray into politics. His son Amar Yadav, a member of the district board, has already fought and lost on an RJD ticket. Sources said the bandit, who was already a spent force, surrendered to further the political aspirations of his son.

The idea got strength as the district police on Thursday gave plenty of space to the notorious crime lord to turn his surrender into a big event. Locals said the surrender appeared more like a political rally. Supporters of the bandit gathered in good numbers and Bhangar and his son were allowed to address the crowd from the dais projecting themselves as saviours of the poor.

Bhangar laid down arms along with two other associates before West Champaran SP K S Anupam. Though it is well known that Bhangar owns an arsenal of sophisticated weapons, he and his associates laid down only 1 carbine, 1 single barrel gun and 1 rifle. When enquired by reporters, Bhangar said: “My gang members ran away with the other arms.” Asked about the allegation of Bhangar striking a deal with the police, SP Anupam said: “It’s baseless. He will face the law.”