Delhi Police crime branch on Saturday arrested two sharp shooters belonging to the notorious Tillu Gang of Village Tajpur. The duo, wanted under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and involved in several murder cases were also carrying reward of Rs 50,000 on each.
“Information was received that the duo identified as Naresh Kumar (29) alias Sonu and Umesh Kumar (29) alias Kala will be coming to Sector-11 in Rohini following which a trap was laid near Guru Nanak Dev Institute of Technology in Sector-15, Rohini and at the instance of police informer both Naresh and Umesh were apprehended after a brief chase,” said Rajiv Ranjan, Additional Commissioner of Police, Crime branch.
Tillu gang and Gogi gang have been active in Outer Delhi for last few years and rivalry between the gang has witnessed several murders of their gang members. “During interrogation it was found that the accused persons were wanted in murder of Monu alias Nepali and Satya Prakash alias Babloo of Gogi gang and in addition to the above both accused are wanted in a MCOCA case,” said Ranjan.
“Both the accused are also wanted in several other murder cases. Investigation is going and efforts are being made to trace and apprehend Amit Dabang and Sandeep who are close associates of the accused. Efforts are also being made to apprehend Gogi and his gang. Sandeep had escaped from police custody in February 2018 while being taken to Maulana Azad Hospital for treatment. Both Amit Dabang and Sandeep are wanted for Monu alias Nepali murder that took place this year in March,” Ranjan added.