Malkhan Singh Rajpoot
Indian politician and former outlaw
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Malkhan Singh (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 |
| Occupations | politician, outlaw |
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]