Lucknow, February 28: In a significant operation, the Uttar Pradesh STF’s Noida unit and Agra police have reported the death of notorious criminal Pawan, also known as Kallu.
On February 27, 2026, a joint team from the STF and Agra police engaged Kallu in a confrontation in the Ekta police station area. During the encounter, he sustained serious injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he could not be saved.
Kallu was identified as the son of Santaram, residing in Sirouli, Ghaziabad district. He was wanted in a case of extortion registered at the Tajganj police station in Agra, with a bounty of ₹50,000 on his head. According to police reports, Kallu was an active shooter for the notorious Randeep Bhati – Amit Kasana gang, which had been flagged by the government.
He faced over 18 criminal cases, including four for murder and two for extortion. Notably, in 2021, a reward of ₹1 lakh was announced for his arrest in a murder case, leading to his capture and imprisonment.
While in jail, Kallu reportedly connected with the infamous Himanshu Bhau gang from Haryana. After his release in 2025, he resumed extensive extortion activities. Police suspect he was planning significant criminal acts in Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with this gang.
During the encounter, a large cache of ammunition and weapons was recovered from him. Notably, a 9mm pistol found at the scene was stolen from Constable Monu Dhiman in 2016 during an incident in the Bisrakh area of Gautam Buddh Nagar. A case (No. 247/16) regarding this theft is registered under IPC sections 279, 337, 392, and 427.