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Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Indian Express
Who are Delhi-NCR's five most-wanted gangsters calling the shots from abroad?
On the morning of June 27, Deepak Thakran and his seven-year-old daughter were out for a walk in his village in Outer Delhi. Suddenly, two men on a bike zipped past, firing eight rounds at the duo. Thakran died. He wasn't just any man — he was the nephew of dreaded gangster Manjeet Mahal. And the hit, investigators said, was ordered by Mahal's arch-rival, Kapil Sangwan. The killing has once again turned the spotlight on how gang wars have spilled onto the streets of Delhi-NCR — and how gangsters based abroad continue to control the city's underworld from afar. The Indian Express has accessed the top five names on the police's most wanted list. Born in 2002, Bhau hails from Haryana's Rohtak. Now in his early 20s, he is one of the youngest gangsters on the radar. According to sources, he currently runs his network virtually from the United States. He initially fled to Portugal before recently shifting base to the US. He is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Delhi Police, and Haryana Police. According to police records, he has over 20 cases against him — at least 16 related to murder and attempted murder. He was allegedly involved in the murder of a 26-year-old man at a Burger King outlet in West Delhi last year, as well as in multiple firing incidents targeting the offices of several businessmen. Recently, his close aide, Sahil Ritholi — also suspected to be operating from abroad — threatened a Delhi Police head constable and demanded Rs 10 crore as extortion. Their audio conversation also went viral on social media. The police believe Bhau is running his syndicate, which operates in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab, from Portugal and US with Sahil's help. In August 2023, the Interpol issued a Red Notice in his name. Bhau took to crime when he was in his teens. In 2020, all of 17, he was sent to a juvenile correctional facility in Hisar in connection with an attempted murder case. Over a month later, he staged a breakout with 20 others. While 18 of those who escaped were caught, Bhau and Sahil have remained untraceable since then. Hailing from Haryana's Yamunanagar, he is the younger brother of jailed gangster Kala Rana, and a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in Gujarat's Sabarmati Jail. Kala Rana alias Virendra Pratap was extradited to India from Bangkok in 2022 by the Delhi Police. He used to operate in collaboration with the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate in Kurukshetra and Yamunanagar. After his arrest, the gang's operations have been taken over by Noni. Kala Rana is currently lodged in Tihar Jail. Noni allegedly orchestrated a triple murder in Yamunanagar through his associate Romil Vohra, The victims were killed allegedly over a dispute involving extortion demands made to liquor barons in the region. Vohra was shot dead in a shootout with the Delhi Police last month. Following his death, the Rana group reportedly shared a post on social media threatening police officials from both Delhi and Haryana, vowing to avenge his death. A police officer said that due to fear of the Rana brothers, the bidding rates for liquor vends have declined in parts of Yamunanagar and its surrounding areas. The officer added that Noni is allegedly involved in multiple cases of murder and extortion, primarily targeting businessmen and builders in Haryana. Officials also believe that the Rana brothers played a role in the daring escape of gangster Kuldeep Mann, alias Fajja, from East Delhi's GTB Hospital in March 2021. Fajja, a member of the Gogi gang, was later killed in a shootout in Rohini. Born in 1994, Brar hails from Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib. A former close aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Brar has become a major concern for law enforcement agencies due to his alleged involvement in extorting businessmen across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand. He was one of the main conspirators allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala ala in May 2022. He is also accused of orchestrating the murder of District Youth Congress president Gurlal Singh Pehalwan in Faridkot. Brar's father was an assistant sub-inspector in the Punjab Police. He moved to Canada in 2017 on a student visa. The government issued a Red Corner Notice against him in 2022. Agencies have suspected his association with the banned organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). In a purported audio message recently released on social media, Brar denied having any links with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's intelligence agency. 'I urge the media and administration to confirm facts before labelling someone a patriot or a traitor. We have never acted against the nation,' he can purportedly be heard saying in the clip. Born in 1989, Godara is from Rajasthan's Bikaner. Godara, also known as Rawatdas, is a close confidante of Brar. He was allegedly involved in the conspiracy to kill Moose Wala. Godara was also the alleged was mastermind behind an attack on gangster Raju Theth in December 2022 – Theth was shot dead by assailants. He was a rival of gangster Anandpal Singh, who was killed in an encounter by the Rajasthan Police in 2017. In December 2023, Godara was allegedly behind the plot to kill Karni Sena leader Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in Jaipur. According to Jaipur Police, one of the shooters had a 'direct link' with Godara. Following this, the Rajasthan Police announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to his arrest and wrote to the CBI, seeking assistance in locating him through Interpol. In April 2024, Godara was involved in the firing outside actor Salman Khan's residence, with the Mumbai Police naming him as an accused. A non-bailable warrant was subsequently issued against him by the court. Then in September, shots were fired outside singer A P Dhillon's residence in Canada, allegedly over Salman Khan's appearance in one of his music videos. Godara later claimed responsibility for the incident. He was also allegedly behind a plot to target stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, outsourcing the hit to two men in Delhi. According to Rajasthan Police, there are currently at least 30 cases registered against him, including charges of murder, attempted murder, extortion, and violations under the Arms Act. He has also been named in connection with several extortion calls made to businessmen and politicians — though authorities believe some of these calls were fake, with impersonators pretending to be him. In June 2022, he reportedly flew to Dubai from Delhi using a fake passport under the name Pawan Kumar. He is currently believed to be in the United Kingdom. A Red Corner Notice has been issued against him by security agencies. Born in 1994, Sangwan, who hails from Delhi's Najafgarh, faces over a dozen cases related to extortion, land grabbing, and murder in both Delhi and Haryana. He was arrested in 2016 and remained in jail until 2019, when he was granted parole for a month. During that period, his associates organised a grand party at a farmhouse, built on encroached government land, in Najafgarh. Although the Crime Branch raided the event and arrested 22 criminals, Sangwan himself was notably absent. A Red Corner Notice was issued against him in June 2021. He is allegedly involved in the murder of Haryana INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee in February 2024. The killing is believed to be linked to his ongoing gang rivalry with jailed gangster Manjeet Mahal. The roots of this feud trace back to 2015, when a close aide of Mahal, Nafe alias Mantri, lent money to Sangwan's brother-in-law, Sunil alias Doctor. When Sunil failed to repay the loan, he was killed on December 20 that year. In retaliation, Sangwan allegedly attacked Nafe's house the following day, December 21, and killed his father, Harikishan Singh, according to police. Last month, Sangwan allegedly ordered a hit on Mahal's nephew, Deepak, in Thakran village, located in Outer Delhi. Following the killing, a post was shared from Sangwan's purported Instagram account, stating: 'We won't kill you. We will make you shed tears of blood.' Later, two of the shooters involved in the attack were arrested by the Delhi Police. In December last year, Sangwan allegedly orchestrated the killing of three people in the parking lot of The Sultanat Hotel in Pinjore, Panchkula, following a birthday party. These murders are also believed to be linked to his ongoing rivalry with the Mahal gang. According to police, Sangwan fled to the United Kingdom in 2020 using fraudulent documentation.
News18
27-06-2025
- News18
'No Son Should Be Like Him...': Gangster Romil Vohra's Father Weeps Over His Funeral Pyre
Last Updated: Gangster Romil Vohra's parents, Kapil Vohra and Risha Vohra, who are themselves lodged in jail in connection with ongoing cases, were granted permission to attend the cremation Five days after he was gunned down in a police encounter, the final rites of dreaded gangster Romil Vohra were performed on Friday morning under tight security in Haryana's Yamunanagar district. Vohra, once a close associate of the notorious Kala Rana gang and a wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh, was cremated in the Kansapur area. The scene at the crematorium was emotionally charged as Romil's father, Kapil Vohra, conducted the mukhaagni (lighting of the pyre) in the presence of a strong police deployment. His grief was palpable as he tearfully said, 'No son should become a gangster… the condition we are going through should not happen to anyone else." Romil's parents, Kapil Vohra and Risha Vohra, who are themselves lodged in jail in connection with ongoing cases, were granted permission to attend the cremation. Both were seen breaking down repeatedly. 'We have nothing left. We are ruined," said Kapil, his voice choking with emotion. Risha, too, sobbed uncontrollably, adding that she last saw her son on November 22, the day he left home saying he was going to college. Romil Vohra had been on the police radar for months, wanted in several heinous cases including the Khedi Lakhha triple murder, the Shantanu murder case, and a firing incident at Bilaspur's immigration centre. The police finally tracked him down in Gurugram, where he was killed in a police encounter on June 23. Meanwhile, district officials have confirmed that preparations are underway to demolish Romil's house, as part of a larger crackdown on assets linked to organised crime. First Published: June 27, 2025, 14:19 IST
India Today
25-06-2025
- India Today
Gangster Romil Vohra with Rs 3 lakh bounty killed in Delhi Police encounter
Dreaded gangster Romil Vohra was killed in an encounter with police on the Delhi-Haryana border on Tuesday morning. A notorious member of the Kala Rana gang and a wanted criminal in multiple states, Vohra was gunned down by the Special Cell of Delhi Police near the Prem Bari Bridge after a brief but intense exchange of to the police, Romil Vohra opened fire when confronted near the canal. In the retaliatory action by the police, he was fatally shot. Two police officers, SI Praveen and Rohan, sustained injuries during the operation and are currently undergoing treatment in hospital. Vohra had an award of Rs 3 lakh on his head. advertisementA resident of Ashok Vihar, Romil was only 20 years old but had already earned a reputation as a dangerous criminal. His name was directly linked to the high-profile triple murder in Khedi Lakha Singh, Yamunanagar, and the killing of liquor trader Shantanu in Kurukshetra. Within just eight months, he was allegedly responsible for four murders and had been involved in several other serious crimes, including extortion, robbery, and illegal arms smuggling. Law enforcement agencies in Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi registered nine criminal cases against him, making him one of the most wanted criminals in the descent into the world of crime began early. With little interest in education, he left school after class 10 and was soon drawn into criminal networks, reportedly influenced by his father, Kapil, who is also in jail. Lured by the glamor of quick money and power, Romil turned to gang activities and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a shooter and planner for the Kala Rana revealed that Vohra was not only involved in violent crimes but also played a key role in recruiting and radicalising younger boys into criminal activities. His lifestyle and operations had become a symbol of fear and disruption in Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Mohali, and surrounding areas. - EndsWith inputs from Ashish Sharma
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Who was Romil Vohra, the gangster killed in Delhi Police shootout
Romil Vohra, a wanted criminal was killed in an encounter with the Delhi Police Special Cell near the Delhi-Haryana border on Tuesday. Vohra had a long criminal record including his involvement with the Kala Rana gang and murders in Kurukshetra and Yamuna Nagar. The Haryana Police had announced a ₹ 3.10 lakh reward for information leading to Romil Vohra's arrest.(@UPPOLICE_NEWS5/X) Romil Vohra, son of son of Kapil Vohra and a resident of Yamuna Nagar, was a known shooter of the Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang. Kala Rana, whose real name is Virender Pratap is a gangster accused in at least four dozen criminal cases. He was extradited to India and arrested in 2022. His brother, Noni Rana, is a fugitive operating the gang from abroad. As a member of the gang, Vohra was involved in multiple violent crimes, including murder and extortion. Vohra was killed in a shootout that also led to two sub-inspectors of Delhi Police getting injured. Initially, Vohra was identified by an informer, and the police teams tried to apprehend him. He tried to escape the police by firing after which the police team fired in self-defence. Also read: Wanted Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang member killed in Delhi shootout Involved in multiple murders In June, Vohra made headlines was his alleged involvement in the murder of a businessman in Haryana's Kurukshetra. The person named Shantanu ran liquor businesses in 12 districts of Haryana. Shantanu had briefly stopped his car near Meena Market when two assailants caught him and opened fire. Wanted in multiple cases including a case under the Arms Act in Delhi. The Haryana Police had announced a ₹ 3.10 lakh reward for information leading to Vohra's arrest. Vohra was also allegedly involved in the killing of liquor traders Pankaj Malik, Virender Rana, and Arjun Rana outside a gym at Kheri Lakha Singh Village on December 26 last year. At the time, it was assumed to be a fallout of a liquor dispute between Virender and Arjun. But the involvement of the Kala Rana gangs was also being probed.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: 1 held for firing at music producer's house
One of the accused behind firing outside the residence of music producer Pinky Dhaliwal on May 15 has been arrested from Yamunanagar, the Mohali police said on Tuesday. Identified as Ankit Rana of Yamunanagar in Haryana, the accused was nabbed on May 22 with the help of human intelligence and CCTV surveillance after being tracked for nearly 10 km, according to the police. The motorcycle used in the crime was stolen from Haridwar. SP Saurav Jindal said two persons had opened fire outside the Flying Centre International Centre, Yamunanagar, for extortion on May 15 before coming to Mohali where they fired at Pinky Dhaliwal's house after making an extortion call. He confirmed that Rana, who used to work as a delivery boy, had been associated with the Kala Rana gang for about six months. He was reportedly driving the bike while the pillion rider opened fire. He also has a criminal background with a snatching case registered against him in Yamunanagar. He said efforts were underway to arrest the second accused. A case under Sections 109(1), 3(5) of the BNS and the Arms Act has been registered. A court sent the accused to police remand till May 29 for further interrogation.
