An encounter unfolded in the Jaffarpur Kalan region of Delhi. Here, an intense exchange occurred between Delhi Police's Special Cell and two sharpshooters from the notorious Nandu gang. During the confrontation, both suspects were wounded in the legs and subsequently hospitalized. Officials revealed these individuals were wanted for their involvement in extortion and threats in the Chhawla area on August 28.
Based on credible information, the Special Cell initiated an operation in the area, leading to a confrontation with the two sharpshooters who began firing. In self-defense, police returned fire, injuring them in the legs. Both were rushed to the hospital for treatment. The police assert that this intervention was part of a broader investigation rooted in intelligence findings. The suspects had been fugitives in several criminal cases for a long time.
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Among those apprehended, one is a sharpshooter while the other provided logistical support. On August 28, 2025, an alarming incident of gunfire occurred in the Chhawla Police jurisdiction, wherein a businessman was extorted and threatened at his residence. These suspects were linked to the crime. The police have identified the culprits as Naveen, 25, from Rohtak, and Anmol Kohli, 26, from Ambala Cantt.
The Special Cell officers highlighted the gang's involvement in numerous criminal activities across Delhi-NCR, majorly involving extortion and threats. Upon interrogating the arrested individuals, police anticipate gaining crucial insights into other crimes committed by the gang. A rigorous crackdown against the Nandu gang by Delhi Police is underway.
