Gufran was a criminal from India, involved in robbery, murder, extortion, and theft. He led a gang operating in various parts of Uttar Pradesh. |
In 2023, Gufran faced 13 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, and theft. His gang conducted unlawful activities in Pratapgarh and Sultanpur districts for years. |
Some gang members are in prison. Suspicions linked Gufran to the IS-227 Ateeq gang. |
On 24 April 2023, Gufran committed an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Pratapgarh where he stole valuables and shot a man. |
One victim, Tanveer, was murdered under Kotwali Nagar Police Station's jurisdiction. |
The police arrested four gang members but Gufran escaped arrest due to the area's geography. |
During the arrest, the police confiscated money, mobile phones, and illegal firearms linked to robbery cases. |
The apprehended individuals admitted to being part of Gufran's gang and acknowledged involvement in theft and robbery. |
Gufran’s gang planned a petrol station robbery before their arrest. |
On 1 September 2023, Gufran's gang murdered another individual, Tantrik Lalta Prasad. |
The gang was hired by Anil Kumar Mishra to kill Prasad due to financial disputes. |
A reward for Gufran's capture was announced in June 2023. |
On 27 June 2023, Gufran was fatally shot during a police operation in Kokhraj village. |
The STF recovered weapons from Gufran's possession during the operation. |