The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a member of “Manjeet Mahal gang’ who was evading arrest since February 2017. The accused was wanted for killing his rivalry Nandu gang member last year.
The accused has been identified as Vishal alias Chabbu, a permanent resident of Bihar. He was lured by life-style of gangsters and joined the Manjeet Mahal gang few years ago.
According to Devendra Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South-west district, specific inputs were received regarding member of Manjeet Mahal Gang would be coming at Nangal Dewat in Vasant Kunj to meet his associate following which a trap was laid and the accused was apprehended who was later identified as Vishal.
“During interrogation, accused disclosed that he came in touch of Anshul Dhankar and Vikas Dalal who were sharp-shooters of Manjeet Mahal Gang and they hatched a conspiracy to Murder Dinesh of Nandu Gang. On February 19, 2017 the trio shot Mangu thrice on his forehead in the area of Chhawla,” said the DCP.
“Accused Anshul Dhankar was arrested earlier but Vishal managed to hide himself and changed his residence simultaneously. Since accused was evading arrest, he was declared Proclaimed Offender on December 14, 2017 by Delhi court,” said the DCP.
“The police have also recovered one loaded country made pistol of .315 bore and one live cartridge from the accused possession. Concerned authorities have been informed regarding arrest of accused person,” the DCP added.