Malkhan Singh Rajpoot (born 1943 or 1947) is a former dacoit from Chambal region. During his heydays, he used to be known as Bandit King[1] or King of the Dacoits.[2]
Early life
In 1964, when Malkhan was first arrested by the police under the Arms Act, 1959.[3]
In 1982, Malkhan and his gang surrendered to then Chief Minister Of Madhya Pradesh Arjun Singh. At the time of his surrender, he had amassed a total of 94 police cases, including 18 cases of dacoity, 28 of kidnapping, 19 of attempt to murder and 17 cases of murder.[4]
In 2013, Malkhan Singh campaigned for Bharatiya Janata Party as a candidate from Bhind.[5][6]
In 2019, he was a candidate for Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohiya) for Dhaurahra (Assembly constituency).[7] But, he lost that election.[8]
References
- ↑ Malkhan, the story of a bandit king{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Lancer International(1985)
- ↑ DESPITE GRISLY EVIDENCE, INDIA GLORIFIES ITS BANDITS. The New York Times(1982-03-29). Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ↑ Daku Malkan's tryst with politics in UP's Dhaurhara. Outlook India. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ↑ Dacoit leader Malkhan Singh and his gang surrender before Madhya Pradesh CM Arjun Singh. India Today. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ↑ Chambals Ex-Dacoits Hit The Campaign Trail. Business Standard India(1998-02-25). Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ↑ Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king. BBC News(2021-10-26). Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ↑ Malkhan Singh Rajpoot: Former Chambal bandit who now wants to protect people from 'dacoits in society'. DNA India(2019-05-02). Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ↑ Malkhan Singh Rajpoot Election Results 2021: News, Votes, Results of Assembly. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2021-10-27.