Gang member wanted in murder bid case arrested

The Delhi Police have arrested a 29-year-old member of the Vikas Lagarpuria gang wanted in an attempt to murder case, an official said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Rohit Gahlot, had been absconding for the past four months and was arrested from Murthal in Haryana, the police said. According to the police, the incident took place on October 30, 2024, when a man was shot during a birthday celebration in the Najafgarh area in Delhi.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Satish Kumar said the incident involved members of the Vikas Lagarpuria gang, including Dhara, alias Dhare, Amit, alias Mitta, Sandeep, alias Billa, and Gahlot, who fired upon the victim to assert their dominance in the area, the police said.

On March 3, the police received information regarding Gahlot’s whereabouts. Following this, they laid a trap and arrested him. The police recovered two pistols and three live bullets from his possession.