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Delhi Police nab notorious gangster involved in over 20 criminal cases from Gurugram

Lokesh alias Surya, carrying a Rs 20,000 reward, was arrested with 6 firearms by the Special Cell

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A wanted gang member carrying a reward of Rs 20,000 announced by the Rajasthan Police, and linked to the infamous Manjeet Mahal gang, was arrested from Gurugram’s Sector 29 by a team of the Delhi Police Special Cell, officials said on Wednesday.

The accused, identified as Lokesh alias Surya, is involved in more than 20 criminal cases, they added.

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According to the police, the action was taken following a tip-off regarding the accused’s movement in Sector 29, Gurugram, Haryana.

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Based on the information, a trap was laid and he was arrested from the Sector 29 market. Police recovered six firearms from his possession.

As per the police, the accused is a resident of Gopal Nagar, Najafgarh, Delhi. Born in 1993 into a middle-class family in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, he completed his graduation in Delhi before allegedly getting involved in criminal activities in 2014.

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The accused was previously involved in more than 20 criminal cases, including offences of murder, attempt to murder, robbery, extortion and violations under the Arms Act.

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