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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Likes, lies, and lethal threats: This is how gangsters are weaponising social media against cops; spin encounter tales to pre-empt action
NEW DELHI: It started with a quest for likes and shares, with gangsters posting reels of their court appearances or arrests set to catchy folk music to amplify their clout and reach. However, gangsters are now increasingly using social media to either pre-empt alleged encounter attempts by police on their gang members or to threaten police over fake encounters. In multiple encounters over the last year-including the latest encounter involving the shooters of Manjeet Mahal's nephew-social media posts have surfaced either after the shooters were picked up or after the encounter, with claims that the encounter was fake. Senior police officers say this new tactic allows gangsters to shape the narrative and create doubt about the police's actions. This makes it more challenging for law enforcement agencies to operate effectively and gather evidence. "The aim is to create a narrative that can influence public opinion, put pressure on law enforcement agencies, and potentially even impact the outcome of investigations. This modus operandi has equipped gangsters, who operate from outside India, with a powerful tool to intimidate and influence, enabling them to post updates in real time and respond quickly to developments in investigations and encounters," said a senior investigator. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Himanshu Bhau, Kapil Sangwan and Goldy Brar are some examples of gangsters who have employed this modus operandi to try and shield their mates. In the latest arrest of the two shooters who shot dead gangster Manjeet Mahal's nephew, UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan posted on Facebook urging the cops to not harm them. The post even disclosed the name of the inspector whose team allegedly detained them. "Hello everyone, our brother Sombir and 2-3 other brothers were picked up from Chandigarh today by Rohini Sector 14's Crime Branch team, led by inspector Pankaj Thakran. We are fighting our battle and aren't doing anything unjust. We have video footage of where they were picked up, and we request that our brothers not be mistreated," it read. The post was further shared by Sangwan's aide, Venkat Garg of Naraingarh, another wanted fugitive operating from abroad. Last week, when gangster Romil Vohra was killed in an encounter in south Delhi, many members of Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, including Rohit Godara and others, posted threatening the special cell cops with consequences for killing their valued associate. Similarly, when gangster Bhau's aide, Ajay, was killed in an encounter in north-west Delhi last year, an Instagram post had surfaced where Bhau claimed that Ajay had been picked from Mount Abu three days ago. By posting on Facebook and other platforms, the gangsters have been reaching a wide audience and creating a narrative that can be difficult to counter for police. "This tactic allows gangsters to shape the narrative and create a sense of doubt about the police's actions. By leveraging social media, they can disseminate their message to a large audience quickly and evoke emotions. This can make it more challenging for law enforcement agencies to operate effectively and gather evidence," says former police commissioner S N Shrivastava. Retired additional CP (crime) Ashok Chand says that the use of social media provides gangsters with a powerful tool to intimidate and influence. They can post updates in real-time, responding quickly to developments in investigations and encounters. "This enables them to stay one step ahead of police and create a sense of uncertainty. By claiming that their aides have been wrongfully detained or killed in encounters, gangsters can create a sense of urgency and pressure on police to produce evidence or justify their actions," he added. By using virtual private networks and other tools, the gangsters can mask their IP addresses and hide their real locations, making it challenging for law enforcement agencies to track them down.
NDTV
05-07-2025
- NDTV
Double Murder Witness Shot Dead In Delhi, Cops Suspect Gang War
Unidentified bike-borne gunmen shot dead their rival in the Najafgarh area of the national capital on Friday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Neeraj Tehlan, who was reportedly involved in several criminal cases in the past and was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh on his head. He was also a key witness in the high-profile Najafgarh double murder case of February 2024. Tehlan was attacked around 7:15 PM on Friday while he was sitting inside a car. Two to three bike-borne assailants opened multiple rounds of fire at him before fleeing the scene, police said. The police suspect that the murder may have been orchestrated by gangster Harsh Dhanakad, alias Chintu, who was recently deported from abroad, and Sanjay alias Sanju Dahiya, a known criminal currently based overseas. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the vicinity is being reviewed to identify the attackers. Last week, gangster Kapil Sangwan's shooters murdered Deepak, the nephew of notorious Manjeet Mahal. Deepak's daughter was also shot at in the melee. Deepak was shot dead on June 27 in a planned attack during his morning walk in Delhi's Bawana area. Police sources say the crime was carried out with full preparation by unidentified assailants, who had been watching Deepak and his movements for the last four days. According to CCTV footage gathered during the investigation, the attackers had conducted a recce of Deepak's house and his daily routine. They found out that Deepak regularly went on a morning walk with his family. On June 27, two bike-borne attackers took advantage of the situation and fired around six bullets at him, killing him on the spot. The Delhi Police also suspect that the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang might have orchestrated the murder of Deepak, believed to be operating from abroad, as part of a long-standing gang rivalry. Deepak, a 43-year-old trader with no criminal background, was shot dead during a morning walk with his daughter in Delhi's Bawana area After completing his BTech, Deepak got involved in trading and lived with his parents, wife and children in Nangal Thakran village of Bawana. Deepak used to go for a morning walk with his entire family on Bawana Road every morning. Even on June 27, during the attack, Deepak's parents were walking behind him, and Deepak was walking with his daughter at a distance when two attackers on a bike fired several rounds at Deepak, killing him on the spot. At the same time, a bullet hit Deepak's daughter and has been admitted to the hospital. According to sources, the two real sisters of gangster Manjit Mahal were married to Devendra and his younger brother Deepak. The long-standing feud between the two gangs had earlier claimed the life of property dealer Rajkumar Daral, a close associate of Manjit Mahal, who was gunned down in April in Paschim Vihar.
India Gazette
05-07-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi: Double murder witness shot dead in Najafgarh, police suspect gang war
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Unidentified bike-borne gunmen shot dead their rival in the Najafgarh area of the national capital on Friday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Neeraj Tehlan, who was reportedly involved in several criminal cases in the past and was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh on his head. He was also a key witness in the high-profile Najafgarh double murder case of February 2024. Tehlan was attacked around 7:15 PM on Friday while he was sitting inside a car. Two to three bike-borne assailants opened multiple rounds of fire at him before fleeing the scene, police said. The police suspect that the murder may have been orchestrated by gangster Harsh Dhanakad, alias Chintu, who was recently deported from abroad, and Sanjay alias Sanju Dahiya, a known criminal currently based overseas. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the vicinity is being reviewed to identify the attackers. Last week, gangster Kapil Sangwan's shooters murdered Deepak, the nephew of notorious Manjeet Mahal. Deepak's daughter was also shot at in the melee. Deepak was shot dead on June 27 in a planned attack during his morning walk in Delhi's Bawana area. Police sources say the crime was carried out with full preparation by unidentified assailants, who had been watching Deepak and his movements for the last four days. According to CCTV footage gathered during the investigation, the attackers had conducted a recce of Deepak's house and his daily routine. They found out that Deepak regularly went on a morning walk with his family. On June 27, two bike-borne attackers took advantage of the situation and fired around six bullets at him, killing him on the spot. The Delhi Police also suspect that the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang might have orchestrated the murder of Deepak, believed to be operating from abroad, as part of a long-standing gang rivalry. Deepak, a 43-year-old trader with no criminal background, was shot dead during a morning walk with his daughter in Delhi's Bawana area After completing his BTech, Deepak got involved in trading and lived with his parents, wife and children in Nangal Thakran village of Bawana. Deepak used to go for a morning walk with his entire family on Bawana Road every morning. Even on June 27, during the attack, Deepak's parents were walking behind him, and Deepak was walking with his daughter at a distance when two attackers on a bike fired several rounds at Deepak, killing him on the spot. At the same time, a bullet hit Deepak's daughter and has been admitted to the hospital. According to sources, the two real sisters of gangster Manjit Mahal were married to Devendra and his younger brother Deepak. The long-standing feud between the two gangs had earlier claimed the life of property dealer Rajkumar Daral, a close associate of Manjit Mahal, who was gunned down in April in Paschim Vihar. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- India Gazette
Nephew of Gangster Manjit Mahal shot dead in planned attack in Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Deepak, the nephew of notorious gangster Manjit Mahal, was shot dead in a planned attack during his morning walk in Delhi's Bawana area on Friday. Police sources say the crime was carried out with full preparation by unidentified assailants, who had been watching Deepak and his movements for the last four days. According to CCTV footage gathered during the investigation, the attackers had conducted a recce of Deepak's house and his daily routine. They found out that Deepak regularly went on a morning walk with his family. On Friday morning, two bike-borne attackers took advantage of the situation and fired around six bullets at him, killing him on the spot. The Delhi Police also suspect that the murder of Deepak might be orchestrated by the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang, believed to be operating from abroad, as part of a long-standing gang rivalry. Deepak, a 43-year-old trader with no criminal background, was shot dead during a morning walk with his daughter in Delhi's Bawana area on Friday. In this attack, his daughter, who had come for a walk with the deceased Deepak, was also shot in the hand and is currently being treated in the hospital. The long-standing feud between the two gangs had earlier claimed the life of property dealer Rajkumar Daral, a close associate of Manjit Mahal, who was gunned down in April in Paschim Vihar. Deepak is a trader by profession. After completing his BTech, he got involved in trading and lived with his parents, wife and children in Nangal Thakran village of Bawana. Deepak used to go for a morning walk with his entire family on Bawana Road every morning. Even today morning, during the attack, Deepak's parents were walking behind him and Deepak was walking with his daughter at a distance, when two attackers on a bike fired several rounds at Deepak, killing him on the spot, while a bullet hit Deepak's daughter and has been admitted to the hospital. After shooting Deepak, when the attackers fled, the road ahead was closed, there was a field, they took a U-turn, and while running back, shot two more bullets at Deepak on the road and fled. According to sources, the two real sisters of gangster Manjit Mahal were married to Devendra and his younger brother Deepak. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC issues notice in ex-MLA's bail plea
New Delhi Balyan approached the high court against a city court order rejecting his second bail application. (Representational photo/HT Archive) The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued a notice in former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Naresh Balyan's plea, seeking bail, in connection with a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case lodged against him with links to UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan. A bench of justice Manoj Jain directed the Delhi Police, represented by special public prosecutor Amit Prasad and Akhand Pratap Singh, to file a status report and scheduled the next hearing for July 3. 'Issue notice. Let an updated status report be filed by the Delhi police with advance copy to the opposite side. List before the roster bench on July 3,' the court said in its order. The court also directed Tihar Jail officials to file a report on Balyan's health. 'Besides regular bail, the petitioner is also seeking interim bail on medical grounds. Superintendent, Tihar Jail, is also requested to send a nominal roll and report about his medical condition by the next date of hearing,' the court said in its order. Balyan approached the high court against a city court order rejecting his second bail application. On May 27, a trial court refused to release Balyan on bail, concluding that there were no reasonable grounds to rule out his involvement in the case. In its 22-page order, the court also underscored the impact of a criminal nexus between a politician and a gangster. 'The criminal nexus between a politician and a gangster is perhaps the most perilous threat confronting a nation and its citizens and must be addressed with severity,' special judge Digvijay Singh said. In the high court petition, Balyan's counsel, senior advocate Sunil Dalal, asserted that he had been incarcerated since last December and that he no longer needed to be held as the police had completed their investigation of him. The plea contended that he was arrested 'frivolously', based on past FIRs and confessional statements given by two co-accused, and that there was an absence of specific or fresh allegations against him. The present case, Balyan in his plea said, represented a misuse of the stringent provisions of MCOCA. Balyan was arrested by the Delhi Police on December 4, 2024, in a case lodged by the Anti-Gang Squad (AGS) of the Crime Branch in Dwarka, over allegations of organised crime and extortion, shortly after he was granted bail in the extortion case. The extortion case stemmed from a May 31, 2022, incident, wherein a complainant received threatening messages from a caller identifying himself as Kapil Sangwan. The caller allegedly demanded ₹ 1 crore and threatened the victim of dire consequences if the amount was not paid. On January 15, the city court rejected his bail application, following which he approached the high court. The same was subsequently withdrawn on May 8, in view of the Delhi Police filing the charge sheet. On May 1, the Delhi Police filed a charge sheet against Balyan, alleging that he used his political clout to financially support Sangwan's syndicate and shield its members from arrest. The police further claimed that the former Uttam Nagar MLA allegedly used virtual private networks (VPNs), an encrypted messaging app, to communicate with Sangwan in the UK and reportedly used phones registered in the names of family members to evade detection.
