In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended the alleged mastermind behind a sophisticated interstate bank burglary network known as the "Mamu Gang." The arrest reveals an extraordinary double life led by the prime accused, who maintained a humble public facade while orchestrating elaborate heists across multiple states.
The Double Life of a Criminal Mastermind
Kamrul alias Mamu, a 51-year-old resident of Uttar Pradesh, was captured by police on Wednesday from Mahavir Enclave in southwest Delhi following specific intelligence about his movements in the area. According to deputy commissioner of police (Crime Branch) Harsh Indora, the accused had been living under a false identity while actively managing his criminal operations.
What makes this case particularly remarkable is Kamrul's carefully constructed cover. By day, he operated as an ordinary fruit seller in local markets, using his position to study potential targets without raising suspicion. This disguise allowed him and his gang members to blend seamlessly into market crowds near banks while conducting surveillance on security arrangements.
Modus Operandi of the Mamu Gang
The gang's operation followed a well-rehearsed pattern that demonstrated sophisticated planning and execution. Posing as fruit vendors during daylight hours, members would carefully observe bank premises, monitor staff routines, identify security vulnerabilities, and map entry and exit routes.
"Once the plan was ready, they would strike at night using specialised implements to disable alarms and CCTV systems before breaking into vaults," DCP Indora explained in an official statement. The gang displayed remarkable precision in their operations, targeting banks across Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Following each successful burglary, the gang members would immediately disperse to different cities, resuming their fruit seller disguises to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies. This strategy enabled them to operate across state borders for an extended period.
Criminal History and Investigation Breakthrough
Police verification confirmed that Kamrul was wanted in three major bank burglary cases in Karnataka in addition to multiple cases in Maharashtra. During interrogation, the accused admitted to being the chief planner and ringleader of the organized criminal network.
Despite being illiterate, Kamrul displayed exceptional skills in planning and executing complex burglaries. Investigators believe he has been operating across states for nearly three decades, recruiting local accomplices and using coded communication to coordinate criminal activities.
The accused faces over 10 previous cases registered against him in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. His criminal record includes serious charges such as murder, attempt to murder, theft, cheating, gang activity, and offences under the Arms Act and NDPS Act.
With Kamrul's arrest, Delhi Police claims to have solved three major bank burglary cases in Karnataka. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the "Mamu Gang" and trace the proceeds from their burglaries.
The case highlights how criminal networks are adopting increasingly sophisticated methods to evade detection while operating across state borders, posing significant challenges to law enforcement agencies nationwide.
