**‘Maareech’ Entered UP, Will Never Show Audacity Again: Yogi Adityanath on Disha Patani House-Firing Case**
*By Snehil Singh | September 20, 2025 | 05:10 PM*
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has drawn a striking comparison between a shooter arrested in the Disha Patani house-firing case and “Maareech,” a demon famed for his mastery of disguise in Indian mythology. Speaking at an event held at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow on Saturday, the CM stated,
> “A criminal involved in women-related crime came from outside the State. He possibly entered like Maareech, but when the Uttar Pradesh Police’s bullet hit him, he said he wrongly entered the State and will never show this audacity again.”
### Details of the Arrest
The accused, identified as Ramanivas, was attempting to flee alongside his aide when intercepted by the police. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anurag Arya,
> “We asked them to surrender, but he opened fire at the police team and, in retaliation, suffered a bullet injury.”
Both Ramanivas and his associate, Anil, were apprehended following a police encounter on Friday. Authorities recovered a .32-bore pistol along with four live cartridges and four spent shells from the accused.
A video of the incident circulating on social media shows Ramanivas lying on the ground with folded hands after being subdued.
### Emphasis on Women’s Safety
Addressing the incident, CM Adityanath underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring women’s safety.
> “This has to be done with every criminal who disturbs women’s safety,” he asserted.
The Chief Minister’s firm stance reflects ongoing efforts to clamp down on crimes targeting women in the state.
### Gratitude from Disha Patani’s Family
Actor Disha Patani’s father, retired police officer Jagdish Patani, publicly thanked CM Adityanath for the swift actions taken in this case. In a video message, he expressed confidence in the UP police’s work towards creating a fear-free society, lauding the leadership of the Chief Minister.
> “I thank UP CM Yogi Adityanath on behalf of me and my family,” he said.
### Investigation Progress: Second Encounter
This recent encounter marks the second significant operation linked to the investigation of the attack near Disha Patani’s residence. Earlier, two active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang were killed near Tronica City in Ghaziabad.
The joint operation involved coordination between the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Uttar Pradesh-Haryana Special Task Forces, signaling a coordinated crackdown on criminal elements threatening public safety.
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The Uttar Pradesh government continues to demonstrate a tough stance against crime, especially in ensuring the safety of women, reinforcing the message that such acts of violence will be met with decisive action.
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