Delhi Crime Branch Arrests Two Sunny Sai Gang Suspects, Says Attack Plot Was Thwarted
Police describe a tip-off–led trap that they say prevented imminent violence in a long-running gang rivalry.
Overview
- Sukhpreet alias Mafia, 27, and Shamshad Ali alias Pahalwan, 25, were detained in Raghubir Nagar on the night of September 19–20, according to Delhi Police.
- Officers said they recovered a pistol with two live cartridges from Shamshad and a loaded single-shot pistol from Sukhpreet.
- Investigators said both men were released from jail about two months ago and were allegedly preparing strikes against rival groups.
- Police cited prior cases against the duo, including murder, attempted murder and robbery, and linked them to gang conflicts involving the Salam Tyagi and Saddam Gauri groups.
- Authorities said Sunny Sai remains lodged in Meerut jail as the Crime Branch pursues an Arms Act case and continues its inquiry.