2009 Chitrakoot shootout
2009 Chitrakoot shootout
The 2009 Chitrakoot shootout was a significant encounter between Indian security forces and members of a notorious armed gang in October 2009, near Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. The shootout resulted from a police operation aimed at apprehending gang leader Prabhat Singh and his associates, who were implicated in a series of violent crimes, including robbery and murder, across multiple states. The clash, which lasted several hours, led to the deaths of at least five gang members and injuries to several police personnel. This incident underscored the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating organized crime in rural India and prompted discussions on the need for enhanced police training and cooperation among various state forces.