Malkhan Singh Rajpoot (born 1943 or 1947) is a former dacoit from Chambal region. During his heyday, he used to be known as Bandit King[1] or King of the Dacoits.[2]
Malkhan Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 or 1947 (disputed) |
| Other names | Bandit King |
| Occupation(s) | politician, outlaw |
Early life
editIn 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
edit- ^ Mukherjee, Kalyan; Singh, Brij Raj (1985). Malkhan, the story of a bandit king. New Delhi: Lancer International. OCLC 12614698.
- ^ Kaufman, Michael T. (29 March 1982). "Despite Grisly Evidence, India Glorifies Its Bndits". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Daku Malkan's tryst with politics in UP's Dhaurhara". Outlook India. Retrieved 27 October 2021. [dead link]
- ^ Khandikar, Sreekant (15 July 1982). "Dacoit leader Malkhan Singh and his gang surrender before Madhya Pradesh CM Arjun Singh". India Today. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ Misra, Neelesh (25 February 1998). "Chambals Ex-Dacoits Hit The Campaign Trail". Business Standard India. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king". BBC News. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Malkhan Singh Rajpoot: Former Chambal bandit who now wants to protect people from 'dacoits in society'". DNA India. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Malkhan Singh Rajpoot Election Results 2021: News, Votes, Results of Assembly". NDTV.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.