Operation Bazooka: The True Story behind the Hunt for the Most Dreaded UP Gangster ǀ True crime account of Shriprakash Shukla’s encounter Paperback – 11 September 2023

This is a must read book. Operation Bazooka is one of the important chapters in the history of Uttar Pradesh and bring an Indian, one must understand the challenges faced by our Indian police. Still they overcome to maintain law and order. Must read.

Excellent Novel.. worth every penny

It gives us some excitement while reading this book.Though all is not revealed of the police work which was very obvious.The editing was very poor. A very poor English which can be expected from an IPS officer but there is a co-author who should have taken care.The story jumps here and there in to three different actions in one paragraph!! Such was the horrible editing and English was pathetic, which was strewn with grammatical errors in sentence construction.The police work was lethargic and delayed with very poor to disgusting infrastructure to face with just one mafia gangster !! . It is very clearly evident while reading this book , by their own (police) admission.Still I shall recommend anyone , who may be interested to know the inner working of the mind of a criminal to read this particular book which may partly reveal that there are honest officers in the police department which is somewhat surprising.While you read the book , you imagine the police to act or probe or conduct search operations in a certain situations and you will find that was what exactly they did not do it.A bunch of criminals cannot operate without a rendezvous point or an adda. Where was that?A bunch of criminals should definitely have a second level support mechanism to retreat and hide with someone's help. Where was that ?A bunch of criminals biggest motivation should always be money ( not sex or a sense of beauty ) and how was it organized ? and if at all police could stage manage a decoy so as to trap? .These are very primary understandings about criminals psychology which seem to be missing in police strategy while trying to catch this terrible killer. police force is yet to become modern and scientific in its approach. It is high time they change in the first place.

“Operation Bazooka (Authors - IPS Rajesh Pandey and Dr Rakesh Goswami) is the True Story behind the Hunt for the Most Dreaded UP Gangster" is a gripping true crime narrative that takes readers deep into the heart of organised crime in Uttar Pradesh. Written by the highly experienced IPS officers Rajesh Pandey and Rakesh Goswami, this book provides an in-depth account of the relentless pursuit of Shriprakash Shukla, one of the most notorious gangsters in the state.The narrative unfolds like a thrilling novel, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as it unravels Shukla's reign of terror and the Special Task Force's (STF) tireless efforts to bring him to justice. What sets this book apart is the fact that author Rajesh Pandey was intimately involved in the operation, offering an insider's perspective that adds depth and authenticity to the story.One of the standout aspects of "Operation Bazooka" is the introduction of the country's first electronic surveillance unit, developed by Rajesh Pandey during the operation. This groundbreaking technology played a pivotal role in the pursuit of Shukla and sheds light on the evolving strategies employed by law enforcement agencies to combat organised crime. Additionally, the book provides readers with the only known photograph of the elusive gangster, a testament to the dedication and resourcefulness of the police force during this operation."Operation Bazooka" is a must-read for anyone with an interest in true crime stories. It not only offers a thrilling account of one of the most significant operations against organised crime in India but also provides invaluable insights into the inner workings of law enforcement agencies. The authors' firsthand experiences and detailed narration make it a captivating read from start to finish. This book stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of unimaginable danger and is a chilling reminder of the lengths to which law enforcement will go to protect society from those who seek to disrupt it.

As a few other readers have alluded to in their reviews, it’s an absolutely fascinating story but what brings it down is the writing. It lacks detail in key parts of the story and there are several grammatical and logical errors in the narration. Had there been more thorough proofreading then it would’ve done wonders for this book and done justice to this incredible real-life story.