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Shiv Kumar Patel or Dadua (died 22 July 2007) was a notorious criminal and dacoit who operated in ravines and forests on the borders between the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Shiv Kumar Patel | |
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| Dadua (ददुआ) | |
| Born | Devkali village, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Died | 22 July 2007 Ailaha village, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Occupation | Dacoit |
| Children | Veer Singh Patel (son) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Bal Kumar Patel (brother) Ram Singh Patel (nephew) |
Early years
editShiv Kumar Patel or Dadua was born in Devkali village of Chitrakoot district to Ram Pyare Patel and Krishnawati Patel.[citation needed]
Dadua's first recorded instance of crime was the murder of Jagannath on 16 May 1978, . He was later arrested. He has been called as a revolutionary and Robinhood by People. His temple has been built in 2016 at Dhata town, Fatehpur district.[1]
He had been a member of the Seetharam gang since 1975.[2]
Rise to infamy
editAfter his release, Dadua joined the ranks of Raja Ragoli, where he learned the trade from Gaya Kurmi, the gang's co-leader, who is regarded as a major factor behind Dadua's rise.[2]
In 1983, Raja was killed and Gaya Kurmi surrendered, leaving the gang jointly headed by Suraj Bhan and Dadua. Suraj Bhan was arrested a year later and Dadua formed his own gang at the insistence of Gaya Kurmi.[2]
Dadua led the massacre in Ramu ka Purwa where he executed nine people on 20 June 1986; he suspected one of the victims, Shambhu Singh, to be a police informer.[2]
Dadua's gang include headmen in as many as 500 villages, and his influence extended to 10 assembly segments. In the years before his death he tried to bring his family into mainstream politics.[citation needed]
He came to known as "Veerappan of Bundelkhand" and became the identity of terror in the region.[3]
Family
editAt the time of his death, his son Veer Singh Patel was the chairman of the Karwi panchayat and later became member (MLA) of Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from Chitrakoot (2012-2017). His daughter Chirunji Devi Patel (Block pramukh Dhata, Fatehpur district).[citation needed]
Dadua's brother Bal Kumar Patel has served as Lok Sabha MP of Mirzapur (2009-2014). His nephew Ram Singh Patel is member (MLA) of Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from Patti (2022–Present).[2]
Death
editDadua was shot along with several gang members in a fight with Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police in Ailaha village near Manikpur (Chitrakoot district) on 22 July 2007.[4][5]
The SIT was led by IPS officer Amitabh Yash (then SSP) and Anant Deo Tiwari (then Additional SP).[citation needed]
Another Strong Rumour was Famous for his Mysterious Death. Also His Most Trusted Gang Member Radhe told about the incident of that day, It was 22 July, Bhaiya (Dadua) was taking bath at 7 in the morning and worshiping Hanuman ji. I had slept late, so I got up late in the morning. I remember Hai, I got up and was shaving. Then a man with us went to Bhaiya. He had a bag in his hand. Brother was sitting with 3-4 people. He kept the bag among them and said that I will come after toilet.
Radhe told that after saying this he went 50 yards away and from there pressed the button of remote bomb. There was a loud explosion, when we reached there running, everything was lying scattered. Then on seeing the STF opened fire. Hearing the gunshots, we all ran towards the dense for.[6] st It was a big Conspiracy played by His Rivals & Police.[7][3]
References
edit- ^ Verma, Amita (4 August 2018). "Mission 2019: Dacoit being promoted as Kurmi leader". The Asian Age. Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Profile of the dreaded dacoit Dadua – Jul 22, 2007". Hindustan Times. 22 July 2007. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ^ a b "UP: 'बुंदेलखंड के वीरप्पन' के बेटे-भतीजे को सपा ने मैदान में उतारा, जानें- ददुआ की सियासी ताकत" [UP: SP fielded son-nephew of 'Veerappan of Bundelkhand', know - political power of Dadua]. Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 3 February 2022. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ "Dreaded dacoit Dadua killed in UP". 23 July 2007. Archived from the original on 30 October 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Notorious Indian bandit 'killed'". 23 July 2007. Archived from the original on 20 July 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2007 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Bhaskar news". Bhaskar news. p. 1. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ तिवारी, देवांशु (23 January 2023). "'100 मुकदमे झेले, सजा-ए-मौत मिली…अब आजाद हूं': डकैत राधे बोला- मेरे सामने बम फटा; ददुआ के चिथड़े उड़ गए, अब योगी मुझे सिक्योरिटी दें". Dainik Bhaskar. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.