Haryana STF Secures Major Deportation of Notorious Gangster from USA
The Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against organized crime with the deportation and subsequent arrest of dreaded gangster Sombir, widely known as Motta, from the United States of America. The arrest was executed on Wednesday following meticulous international coordination.
Extensive Criminal History Across Multiple States
According to senior STF officials, the 39-year-old fugitive, a resident of Karor village in Sampla, Rohtak district, Haryana, is the brother of another notorious gangster, Anil Chhipi. His criminal portfolio is alarmingly extensive, encompassing 27 registered cases across several districts and states. These charges include grave offenses such as murder, attempted murder, dacoity, and extortion, with his activities spanning Rohtak, Sonipat, Jhajjar, New Delhi, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh.
International Flight and Fraudulent Documentation
Investigations reveal that Sombir Motta fled India on 3 January 2024, departing from Mumbai Airport to Bangkok. He utilized a passport obtained fraudulently under his name (B7803644), which falsely listed him as the son of Ramniwas, a resident of Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. An FIR (No. 159/2024) was registered at PS IMT Rohtak on 27 May 2024 regarding this passport fraud. Subsequently, at the STF's request, the Regional Passport Office in Ghaziabad revoked this fraudulent document on 14 August 2024.
A Pattern of Major Deportations
This operation marks a pivotal achievement for the Haryana STF, representing the 10th major deportation since 2025 and the third significant extradition from the USA specifically. The first was Lakhwinder Lakha of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, deported on 25 October 2025, followed by Aman Bhainswal on 7 January 2026. This sequence underscores a sustained and determined effort by authorities to dismantle organized crime networks with international linkages.
Gang Affiliations and Violent Origins
Sombir Motta's criminal network is deeply entrenched. He maintains confirmed links with the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi and Kala Jathedi gangs. Law enforcement sources indicate his descent into crime was triggered by a personal rivalry. His violent history includes involvement in the 2014 murder of a gang member belonging to the Mainpal Badli Gang inside Bhondsi Jail, Gurugram.
Legal Framework and International Cooperation
The STF's successful operation was built on a robust legal foundation. Authorities secured a lookout circular and an open-ended warrant to authorize his arrest. Furthermore, Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against him last year, which was instrumental in his eventual international capture and deportation. An STF official emphasized that Motta's arrest is expected to create crucial leads, paving the way for further arrests of associated gangsters and significantly helping to curb widespread criminal activities in the region.
Detailed Catalogue of Criminal Cases
The extensive list of First Information Reports (FIRs) against Sombir Motta highlights the severity and range of his alleged crimes over more than a decade:
- FIR 149/2009: U/S 25A ACT, 120-B IPC, PS Crime Branch, New Delhi
- FIR 197/2009: U/S 302, 212, 214, 120-B IPC, PS Sampla, Rohtak
- FIR 250/2010: U/S 398/401 IPC, PS Sampla, Rohtak
- FIR 379/2010: U/S 302, 307, 34 IPC, 25A ACT, PS Rai, Sonipat
- FIR 726/2011: U/S 201, 302 IPC, PS City Jhajjar, Jhajjar
- FIR 153/2011: U/S 395, 397 IPC, PS Kundli, Sonipat
- FIR 453/2011: U/S 148, 149, 302 IPC, 25, 54, 59A ACT, PS Sampla, Rohtak
- FIR 174/2011: U/S 392, 34 IPC, PS Rai, Sonipat
- FIR 181/2011: U/S 34 IPC, 54, 59, 25A ACT, 392 IPC, PS Rai, Sonipat
- FIR 167/2012: U/S 201 IPC, PS Sadar Jhajjar, Jhajjar
- FIR 165/2012: U/S 148, 149, 186, 25A ACT, 302, 307, 332, 353, 395, 397 IPC, PS Sadar Jhajjar, Jhajjar
- FIR 113/2012: U/S 398 IPC, 25, 54, 59A ACT, PS Bahadur Garh, Jhajjar
- FIR 132/2013: U/S 302, 34 IPC, PS Sadar Sonipat, Sonipat
- FIR 574/2013: U/S 115, 120-B, 506 IPC, PS City Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar
- FIR 283/2014: U/S 148, 149, 323, 324, 302, 303, 325, 326, 120-B IPC, PS Bhondsi, Gurugram
- FIR 230/2017: U/S 120-B, 379A IPC, PS Baroda, Sonipat
- FIR 603/2017: U/S 25A ACT, 302 IPC, PS Kharkhoda, Sonipat
- FIR 10/2018: U/S 399, 402, 120-B IPC, 25A ACT, PS SOG Jaipur, Rajasthan
- FIR 282/2018: U/S 42 Prisons Act, PS Bhondsi, Gurugram
- FIR 125/2018: U/S 379B, 34 IPC, PS Rajindra Park, Gurgaon
- FIR 216/2018: U/S 25A ACT, 302, 404, 420 IPC, 42 Prisons Act, PS Sampla, Rohtak
- FIR 316/2019: U/S 20 NDPS ACT, PS Bhondsi, Gurugram
- FIR 197/2019: U/S 307, 34 IPC, 25A ACT, 120-B, 148, 149 IPC, PS Sampla, Rohtak
- FIR 161/2019: U/S 386, 506 IPC, PS Urban Estate, Rohtak
- FIR 58/2019: U/S 25A ACT, 302, 34, 201 IPC, PS City Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar
- FIR 159/2024: U/S 420 IPC, 12C Passport Act, PS IMT Rohtak, Rohtak
This comprehensive crackdown by the Haryana STF, involving intricate international legal processes, signals a formidable stance against trans-national criminal enterprises and brings a high-profile fugitive to face justice in India.
