Two criminals carrying a bounty on their head and wanted in a homicide of a property dealer have been arrested by Delhi Police in Nauroji Nagar area of South Delhi on Saturday. A loaded gun and knife have been recovered from their possession.
During interrogation, both the accused — Ankur Rai (26) and Manish Rai (26) — confessed to having murdered Sonu Rai over a property dispute. The duo along with other associates opened indiscriminate fire around 6 am at Ghazipur Chowk in Uttar Pradesh.
“During a probe, it was revealed that the duo was involved in the double murder of Kapil Dev, ex-MlA of Uttar Pradesh’s Nathupur constituency, and his gunman in 2010. Both were arrested but were released on bail two years later. For the last two years, both were dabbling in real estate in the area and worked as railway contractors,” said Prem Nath, DCP of South Delhi. While Ankur Rai is a graduate, Manish Rai has done a fitter course. Both have been previously involved in the murder of PS Ghoshi in Mau district of Uttar Pradesh.
A case has been registered under Arms Act and investigation taken up by STF of South district.