New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested two alleged associates of the Himanshu Bhau gang, accusing them of helping connect overseas gang leaders with shooters operating in India. Police said the suspects allegedly handled money transfers, arranged fake identity documents for accommodation and assisted in transporting weapons. A pistol and five live cartridges were recovered during the operation.
According to police, the arrests are part of an investigation into the gang’s financial and logistical network, including its alleged links with shooters and other associates.
Visakhapatnam Meeting Allegedly Drew One Accused Into the Gang
The operation was carried out by the Northern Range team under the supervision of Special Cell DCP Nara Chaitanya, with Inspectors Anuj Nautiyal and Chandan Kumar leading the investigation under ACP Rahul Kumar Singh.
Police identified the accused as Mursaleen alias Gullu, 25, a resident of Pasonda in Ghaziabad, and Naveen, 20, from Paluwas village in Bhiwani, Haryana.
According to the DCP, Mursaleen was arrested on October 11, 2026. During questioning, he allegedly told investigators that he met two suspected shooters linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang in Visakhapatnam in January 2026. The men had reportedly gone into hiding there after alleged criminal incidents in Delhi-NCR.
Police said Mursaleen subsequently began working for the gang, allegedly helping transfer money from Himanshu Bhau to shooters and arranging fake identity documents for hotel stays. Investigators further alleged that after the arrest of gang shooters in August 2026, Mursaleen was being prepared for a shooting role and had been supplied with weapons. At the time of his arrest, he was allegedly waiting for instructions related to a targeted killing or reconnaissance.
Bank Transfers and Weapon Transportation Under Investigation
Police said information obtained from Mursaleen led investigators to Naveen, who was arrested in Bhiwani. According to the investigation, Naveen initially allegedly used his bank account to facilitate the transfer of funds linked to the gang before becoming involved in transporting weapons.
Both men were reportedly in contact with gang leaders based abroad through internet-based secure communication channels. Investigators are examining the alleged financial transactions, weapons supply arrangements and the possible involvement of additional associates.
How Young Men Were Recruited ?
According to police, Mursaleen left school after Class 2 and later worked as a house painter, while Naveen reportedly left school after Class 9 and took up carpentry. Police also said Naveen had previously been involved in an attempted murder case.
DCP Nara Chaitanya said further investigation was underway to establish the full extent of the alleged network and identify other people involved.
