The ₹1000 Crore Gangster: How Vikram Sharma Lived a Luxury Life in Dehradun for 18 Years:

The murder of Vikram Sharma, a notorious gangster from Jharkhand, in a posh Dehradun mall on February 13, 2026, has exposed a massive intelligence failure and deep political connections.

Here are the key takeaways from the report:

1. 18 Years in Hiding

Vikram Sharma had been living in Uttarakhand for over 18 years under a hidden identity. Despite being a wanted criminal in Jharkhand, he managed to establish a massive business empire in Dehradun and surrounding areas without alerting the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU).

2. Deep Political & Bureaucratic Roots

The investigation reveals that Sharma wasn't just hiding; he was thriving in the "corridors of power."

He had allegedly built close relationships with several politicians and high-profile bureaucrats in both Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Photos on his social media pages show him with influential leaders and officers, often praising them to maintain a "respectable" social image.

These connections provided him with a "safe shelter" and helped him expand into lucrative businesses like stone crushing and real estate.

3. The Empire & Dispute

Business: He had reportedly built a ₹1,000 crore empire. The core of his business was a stone crusher in Bazpur, which has been operational since 2014.

The Motive: The primary motive behind the murder is believed to be a property and business dispute with his younger brother, Arvind Sharma. There was significant tension between the brothers over the ownership and leasing of the stone crusher.

4. Criminal History

Originally from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, Sharma was a history-sheeter with a long record of crimes.

He was first arrested in Dehradun in 2017 by Jharkhand police and remained in jail until 2021 before returning to his operations in Uttarakhand.

5. Intelligence Failure & Probe

The fact that a high-profile gangster lived in a posh Dehradun colony for two decades while running a massive business has raised serious questions about police negligence. IG Rajiv Swarup has ordered a strict inquiry into the intelligence lapse and has directed the police to create a database of all property dealers and construction businessmen in the city to weed out hidden criminals.