In a significant development against organised crime in the national capital, the Delhi Police's Crime Branch has formally filed a chargesheet against a key operative of the notorious gang led by fugitive Kapil Sangwan, alias Nandu. The action underscores the intensified crackdown on criminal syndicates with a nationwide network.
Key Accused and Arrest Details
The accused has been identified as Manoj Yadav alias Kaira, described as a close aide of Sangwan. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Harsh Indora, Yadav was arrested on October 7 in a case registered under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). He is currently in judicial custody.
The investigation, spearheaded by the Anti-Gang Squad (AGS) under the supervision of Additional Commissioner of Police Mangesh Kashyap, revealed Yadav's critical role within the syndicate. "Manoj Yadav was a key member who used to supply valuable information on potential targets, primarily businessmen. He also acted as a crucial facilitator in providing arms to the shooters," a senior police officer stated.
From Bootlegger to Gang Facilitator
Police records trace Yadav's criminal journey from being a bootlegger operating in West Delhi's Najafgarh area. Seeking to deter competitors and establish supremacy, he later aligned himself with the Kapil Sangwan gang. DCP Harsh Indora confirmed that Yadav has seven criminal cases registered against him, including charges of murder and bootlegging.
The chargesheet details his direct involvement in three specific cases linked to the syndicate:
- Providing intelligence regarding a plot dispute in Gurgaon.
- Delivering weapons to shooters who murdered a rival gang sympathiser in West Delhi's Paschim Vihar.
- Supplying information about a businessman in Najafgarh for the purpose of extortion.
Evolution of a Crime Syndicate
The police investigation paints a alarming picture of the gang's metamorphosis. The syndicate's criminal record shows a clear escalation. It began with revenge killings and armed robberies between 2015 and 2016. Over the years, it evolved into a sophisticated operation involved in organised extortion, targeted shootings, and contract killings from 2021 to 2024.
This progression highlights the gang's transformation into a well-structured network with a pan-India reach, necessitating the invocation of MCOCA, a law designed specifically to combat organised crime.
Officials stated that the filing of the chargesheet marks a crucial step, but the investigation remains ongoing. The focus is now on apprehending other remaining members of the criminal network to dismantle it completely. The Delhi Police's sustained operation signals a continued hardline stance against gangster-led crime in the Capital.
