Delhi Police nab mastermind in Haryana mahant murder case

The arrested accused, Surender, 24, from Behni Mato village, Rohtak, Haryana, is wanted in connection with FIR No. 513/25 at PS Sadar Bhiwani, Haryana. His accomplice, 22-year-old Chirag Panchal from Kheda Kalan village, Delhi, reportedly had no prior criminal record and was involved for quick financial gain.

Cops said the motive behind the original murder in Haryana was to seize control of the mahant’s gaddi, the spiritual and administrative seat of a dera situated on around 8 acres of the panchayat land in Nangal, Bhiwani.

Acting on intelligence from the “Eyes and Ears” network, HC Pawan alerted SI Rohit, and a coordinated interception was carried out near Prembari Pul. The team, including Sumit and Naurat, successfully intercepted the suspects before they could target a businessman in the industrial area. The operation was supervised by inspector Pramod Kumar, SHO PS Ashok Vihar, and ACP Akash Rawat.

The police seized a country-made pistol, two spring-actuated knives, a toy pistol, a packet of red pepper powder and a sports bike from the accused. The authorities said the weapons and materials indicated a “calculated preparation and dangerous intent” to commit a violent crime.

A case has been registered under FIR No. 69/26 under Section 25 of the Arms Act at PS Ashok Vihar, and further investigations are on.