In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police has apprehended a key member of the notorious Goldy Dhillon gang in connection with the shocking shooting incident at comedian Kapil Sharma's newly inaugurated cafe in West Delhi. The arrest marks a crucial development in the high-profile case that had sent ripples through the entertainment industry and raised serious security concerns.
The Arrest and Investigation Details
Police officials confirmed that the arrested individual, identified as a close associate of gangster Goldy Dhillon, was directly involved in the brazen attack that targeted Kapil Sharma's 'K Cafe' in Rajouri Garden. The incident occurred just days after the popular comedian and television host had launched his new culinary venture, attracting considerable media attention and celebrity visitors.
According to police sources, the special cell team made the arrest following intensive investigation and technical surveillance. The suspect was tracked down to a hideout in Delhi where he was attempting to evade capture. During the arrest, authorities recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting incident, along with other crucial evidence linking him to the crime.
Background of the Shooting Incident
The shooting at Kapil Sharma's cafe had created widespread panic among local business owners and residents in the upscale Rajouri Garden neighborhood. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots followed by chaos as customers and staff scrambled for safety. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported in the incident, though the cafe property sustained significant damage.
Law enforcement agencies had initially suspected the attack to be connected to extortion demands, a common modus operandi of organized crime groups targeting successful businesses in the capital. The timing of the incident—shortly after the highly publicized cafe launch—suggested the perpetrators intended to send a strong message to the celebrity owner and his business associates.
Ongoing Police Operations
Delhi Police has intensified its crackdown on the Goldy Dhillon gang following this arrest. Investigators revealed that multiple teams are working to identify and apprehend other gang members who might have been involved in planning or executing the cafe attack. The police are also examining possible connections between this incident and other recent criminal activities in the Delhi-NCR region.
Security has been heightened around Kapil Sharma's properties and other celebrity-owned establishments in the city. Police officials have assured business owners in the area of enhanced protection and regular patrols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The arrest comes as a relief to the local business community that had expressed concerns about the growing audacity of criminal elements targeting high-profile establishments. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to dismantling organized crime networks operating in the national capital region.
