Delhi Police Foil Bloody Gang-War Plot in NCR; Two Arrested
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested two gang members near Rani Khera, preventing a planned attack on rival gang member Amit Maan.
In a high-stakes operation, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police has successfully foiled a gang-war plot in the National Capital Region (NCR), preventing what officials describe as a potential murder. The timely intervention led to the arrest of two active gang members who were allegedly on their way to carry out a violent assault.
The Ambush Thwarted at Rani Khera
The drama unfolded near the Rani Khera bus depot, where police intercepted a black car. Inside the vehicle, officers apprehended two individuals identified as Rahul Sharma, also known as ‘Pachpach’, and Gautam, alias ‘Bouncer’. According to police officials, the duo was travelling from Rohtak to Delhi with a specific and violent objective: to attack Amit Maan, a member of a rival gang, and his associates in the Rani Khera area.
Following the apprehension, the police seized the black car used for the mission along with two mobile phones. Officials emphasized that the swift action of the Special Cell averted a deadly confrontation on the streets of the capital.
Criminal Profiles: 'Bad Characters' on the Run
The arrested individuals are no strangers to the law. Both Rahul Sharma and Gautam are listed as 'bad characters' at the Prem Nagar police station, reflecting their extensive history of criminal activity.
- Rahul Sharma (Pachpach): He is currently facing nine criminal cases, which include severe charges such as murder, attempted murder, and robbery. Notably, Sharma had been externed from Delhi for a period of one year, meaning he was legally barred from entering the city. His presence in Delhi at the time of arrest was a direct violation of this order.
- Gautam (Bouncer): His criminal record is even more extensive, with 14 criminal cases registered against him.
The Delhi Police have confirmed that a deeper investigation is currently underway to uncover further links and potential accomplices involved in the plot.
Related Legal Blow to Neeraj Bawana Gang Associate
While the Special Cell worked to stop a new clash, the judiciary dealt a blow to another gang-related case. On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court refused to suspend the life sentence of a juvenile who was convicted for a brazen murder in 2017.
The case involved an appellant, who was over 17 years old at the time of the crime, associated with the notorious Neeraj Bawana Gang. The individual had fired upon and murdered Rajesh Durmuth, a member of a rival gang, right outside the Rohini Court while Durmuth was being escorted for a hearing by the Haryana Police.
The appellant was caught on the spot and later sentenced in January 2026. A Division Bench consisting of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Dinesh Bhatt heard arguments from the counsel but ultimately declined to suspend the sentence, upholding the gravity of the crime.