Shiv Kumar Patel

Shiv Kumar Patel
Dadua (ददुआ)
Born
Devkali village, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh
Died22 July 2007
Ailaha village, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh
OccupationDacoit
ChildrenVeer Singh Patel (son)
Parents
  • Ram Pyare Patel (father)
  • Krishnawati Patel (mother)
RelativesBal Kumar Patel (brother)
Ram Singh Patel (nephew)

Shiv Kumar Patel or Dadua (died 22 July 2007) was a notorious criminal and dacoit who operated in ravines and forests on the borders between the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Dadua’s gang was known to possess sophisticated weaponry, including automatic rifles like AK47/56, AKM, semi-auto SLR and grenades.