Prince Khan aide arrested for extortion bid at Bokaro BMW Industries plant
Synopsis
A handwritten threat note slipped into a Bokaro factory, a WhatsApp line to Pakistan, and ₹1.50 lakh in two bank accounts — Jharkhand Police have cracked open a cross-border extortion operation linked to Interpol-wanted gangster Prince Khan, whose network continues to reach into Jharkhand even as he reportedly operates from Pakistan.
Key Takeaways
Rakesh Kumar , 37 , an aide of gangster Prince Khan , was arrested from Bermo Mor, Dumri in Bokaro district on 2 June .
Kumar allegedly placed a handwritten extortion threat note inside the BMW Industries Limited plant in Balidih OP , Bokaro, on instructions from Prince Khan.
The accused received ₹1.50 lakh across two bank accounts for carrying out the task.
Kumar admitted to communicating with Prince Khan via an international WhatsApp number ; digital evidence including call records and chats was recovered from his phone.
Prince Khan, originally from Wasseypur, Dhanbad , is believed to be operating from Pakistan and is subject to an Interpol Red Corner Notice .
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case; further investigation into the gang's financial network is ongoing.
Jharkhand Police have arrested Rakesh Kumar, 37, an associate of fugitive gangster Prince Khan, for allegedly demanding extortion from BMW Industries Limited and issuing threats to the plant's manager in Bokaro district on 2 June. The accused was nabbed from Bermo Mor in the Dumri area and subsequently produced before a court, which remanded him to judicial custody.
How the Extortion Plot Unfolded
The case originates from 12 March, when Suresh Kumar Singh, manager of the BMW Industries plant in the Balidih OP area, filed a complaint at the Industrial Police Station in Bokaro. He alleged that extortion demands were being made in the name of Prince Khan, accompanied by threats of serious consequences if the demands were not met.
According to police, Kumar — a resident of Sector-2C, Bokaro — had, on the instructions of the Prince Khan gang, prepared a handwritten threat note and placed it inside the company premises. A video of the note was subsequently circulated on social media, amplifying the intimidation.
The Investigation and Arrest
Headquarters DSP Pawan Kumar confirmed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to probe the case. Acting on technical and human intelligence, the SIT tracked down Rakesh Kumar. During interrogation, he admitted to being in contact with Prince Khan via an international WhatsApp number and acting on his instructions to draft the threat note.
Investigators found that Kumar received ₹1.50 lakh across two bank accounts as payment for carrying out the task. Examination of his mobile phone reportedly yielded key digital evidence, including records of WhatsApp calls and chats with Prince Khan. Police are continuing to probe the financial transactions and the broader network of the gang.
Who Is Prince Khan
Prince Khan is a gangster from Wasseypur in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, who is currently believed to be operating from Pakistan and running his criminal network across several parts of the state. An Interpol Red Corner Notice has been issued against him, underscoring the cross-border dimension of the gang's operations. This arrest marks a fresh attempt by Jharkhand Police to dismantle his network operating within India.
What Happens Next
Police said investigation into the matter is ongoing, with focus on the gang's financial trail and wider network. The digital evidence recovered from Kumar's phone is expected to be central to the probe. Authorities have not ruled out further arrests as the SIT maps the full extent of Prince Khan's extortion operations in Jharkhand.
Point of View
And the use of international WhatsApp numbers to direct extortion reflects a deliberate effort to stay beyond the reach of domestic law enforcement. The Interpol Red Corner Notice has existed for some time, yet Khan continues to operate. The real question Jharkhand Police must answer is not just who wrote the note, but how the money moved — and whether the financial trail leads to handlers beyond Kumar.
NationPress
18 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Prince Khan and why is he wanted?
Prince Khan is a gangster from Wasseypur in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, who is believed to be currently operating from Pakistan. An Interpol Red Corner Notice has been issued against him, and he is accused of running an extortion network across several parts of Jharkhand.
What was the extortion demand at BMW Industries in Bokaro?
According to police, extortion was demanded from BMW Industries Limited's plant in the Balidih OP area of Bokaro, with threats of serious consequences issued to the plant manager Suresh Kumar Singh. The complaint was filed on 12 March at the Industrial Police Station.
How was Rakesh Kumar caught?
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the case tracked down Rakesh Kumar using technical and human intelligence. He was arrested from Bermo Mor in the Dumri area of Bokaro and admitted during interrogation to acting on Prince Khan's instructions.
What evidence did police recover?
Police recovered key digital evidence from Kumar's mobile phone, including records of WhatsApp calls and chats with Prince Khan conducted via an international number. Investigators also found that Kumar received ₹1.50 lakh across two bank accounts as payment.
What happens next in the investigation?
Jharkhand Police said the investigation is ongoing, with focus on the gang's financial transactions and broader network. Further arrests have not been ruled out as the SIT continues to map Prince Khan's extortion operations in the state.
