Second accused in Gogi gang member’s murder arrested: Delhi Police

A team was constituted, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Umesh Barthwal and Inspector Rakesh Sharma, and a trap was laid near the dhaba, the police said. Tushar arrived at the location and upon seeing the police, tried to escape on the stolen bike. “The accused was overpowered and arrested and further investigation is underway,” DCP Sain said.

According to the police, Tushar aka Kali hails from Jaurasi Khas village in Panipat and knew co-accused Nihaal from his childhood. “He came in contact with the Bambiha gang through Nihaal and started working for the Tajpuriya gang, which is in alliance with Bambiha in Delhi,” a police officer said.

Tushar aided Nihaal in stealing a black Pulsar from Rani Bagh on November 7 before they went on to shoot down Amit Lakra near the Mundka Metro station on November 9, a police officer said. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Thursday arrested Nihaal after a brief encounter near Shahbad dairy during which he was shot in his leg, an officer said.

The rivalry between the Jitender Gogi and Tajpuriya gangs dates back to 2010. Initially close allies, Gogi and Tajpuriya fell out during a student union election. Over the years, this conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least 25 individuals, according to police sources. Gogi was shot and killed inside the Rohini court in 2020, allegedly at the behest of Tajpuriya, who was incarcerated at the time. In August 2023, Tajpuriya was stabbed to death inside Tihar Jail, allegedly by members of the Gogi gang.