Most wanted gangster Romil Vohra killed in encounter, 10 arrested: Joint STF Haryana & Delhi special cell operation

Time of India

24-06-2025

KURUKSHETRA
:
In a major breakthrough against organized crime, Haryana Police's Special Task Force (STF), in collaboration with
Delhi Police
's Special Cell, eliminated notorious gangster Romil Vohra in an early morning encounter on the Delhi-Gurugram-Faridabad route on Tuesday.
Vohra, carrying a bounty of Rs 3 lakh on his head, was wanted in several high-profile criminal cases, including triple murder case of Yamunanagar and targeted killings.
Addressing a press conference at the Kurukshetra SP Office, STF SP Vikrant Bhushan and Kurukshetra SP Nitish Aggarwal detailed the high-stakes operation. Romil Vohra, of Ashok Vihar, Yamunanagar, had been evading arrest for a long time. He was believed to be planning a major crime in northern Haryana and Delhi when police acted on a tip-off.
Joint operation and deadly encounter
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The SPs shared that the STF central unit, led by sub-inspector (SI) Rakesh Kumar, in coordination with the STF Karnal unit, swiftly shared intelligence with Delhi Police's counter intelligence special cell. Acting on the information, inspector Manjeet Singh of Delhi Police and his team launched a joint operation with STF Haryana. Police barricaded routes leading from Gurugram and Faridabad towards Delhi in the early hours, they said.
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During the interception, Romil Vohra opened fire at the police. In the retaliatory action, STF SI Rohan and Delhi Special Cell SI Praveen sustained injuries, as did Romil Vohra. All three were rushed to the hospital, where Romil was declared dead. The injured officers are under treatment and in stable condition, said the STF SP Bhushan.
Romil Vohra: A hardcore criminal
Romil Vohra was a listed most-wanted gangster involved in at least eight heinous cases, including the Kheri Lakha Singh triple murder (on December 26, 2024) of Yamunanagar district involving disputes over liquor business and the recent murder (on June 13, 2025) of liquor contractor Shantanu in Shahabad, Kurukshetra district.
The STF SP said Vohra's criminal activities included planned murders, illegal arms supply, organized violence, and gang operations across state lines.
He had long eluded arrest, and his neutralization marks a significant win for law enforcement agencies, the SP said.
STF nabs 10 in Shantanu murder case
In another success, STF teams from Ambala and Karnal, under the supervision of DSP Aman Kumar, arrested 10 individuals linked to the Shantanu murder case.
The accused played active roles in the murder conspiracy, reconnaissance, shooting, and logistical/financial support. While five were arrested earlier last week, the remaining five were apprehended on June 23 and 24. All ten have been presented before the court and are under police remand.
"Criminals must choose: Leave crime or leave Haryana"
SP Vikrant Bhushan emphasized the STF's ongoing commitment to dismantling criminal networks in the state.
'This operation is part of a sustained campaign against organized crime. As per the directions of chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, we are taking strict action. Criminals now have only two choices—give up crime or leave Haryana,' he said.
Warning to youth: Stay away from gangsters' social media
Kurukshetra SP Nitish Aggarwal issued a strong advisory to youth, urging them not to follow or engage with gangsters on social media.
"Following or glorifying criminals online sends a dangerous message and can lead to legal consequences," he cautioned. He added that anyone found promoting or engaging with gangster-related content would be subject to strict action under the law.
A message of zero tolerance
This high-profile encounter and mass arrests underscore Haryana STF's no-tolerance stance against crime. With intelligence-driven operations and inter-agency coordination, authorities reaffirm their commitment to law, order, and the safety of citizens.