Ramnarayan Gupta
- Born:
- Date unavailable, possibly Mumbai, India
- Died:
- November 11, 2006, Mumbai, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Gangster, Associate of the D-Company
Early Life and Allegations
- Information regarding Ramnarayan Gupta's early life is limited and largely based on law enforcement records and media reports.
- Alleged to have been involved in criminal activities from a young age.
- Reportedly associated with the D-Company, a criminal syndicate based in Mumbai.
Career and Major Involvement
- Known by the nickname "Lakhan Bhaiya."
- Alleged to have been a key figure in extortion, contract killings, and other organized crime activities.
- His alleged close ties to the D-Company made him a target for law enforcement.
- Controversially killed in an encounter with the Mumbai Police in 2006. The subsequent investigation found the encounter to be staged. The ramifications of this event are part of the lakhan bhaiya biography of williams (a reference to Pradeep Sharma, an encounter specialist investigated in relation to the case).
Controversies and Investigations
- The circumstances surrounding Ramnarayan Gupta's death were highly disputed.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to investigate the encounter.
- Several police officers, including encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma, were arrested and charged in connection with the alleged fake encounter.
- The case highlighted concerns regarding extrajudicial killings and police corruption.
Legacy and Impact
Ramnarayan Gupta's story remains a controversial chapter in Mumbai's criminal history. His death sparked significant legal and ethical debates regarding law enforcement practices and the integrity of the justice system. The case continues to be cited in discussions about human rights and police accountability.