‘Galaghotu gang’ member arrested after encounter

A member of the “Galaghotu gang” — known for attacking victims by strangling them before robbery — was arrested after a brief encounter near Badarpur Flyover Park on Saturday night, the police said.

The accused, Himanshu (23), was shot in the leg during an exchange of fire and later taken to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment. The police recovered a .32 bore pistol and cartridges from his possession.

According to officials, Himanshu was wanted in a recent case in which he and an associate allegedly robbed a food delivery executive in the Pul Prahladpur area on Wednesday. CCTV footage of the incident showed the duo choking the victim, snatching his belongings and fleeing on a two-wheeler. The video had gone viral on social media, prompting a swift police action.

Investigations revealed that Himanshu has a criminal record, with previous cases of kidnapping and robbery registered against him.