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Two Alleged 'Gala Ghotu' Gang Members Arrested After Keshav Puram Shootout

Police describe a chokehold robbery pattern linked to the duo.

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Police said Ajay is involved in 12 previous cases of snatching and theft, while Yadav has seven criminal cases. A country-made pistol used in the shootout and the victim’s mobile phone were recovered. (Representational image)

Overview

  • Officers tracked the suspects to the Keshav Puram banquet hall area Tuesday night after a tip-off, where one opened fire and was shot in the leg before both were detained.
  • The arrested men were identified as Ajay alias Kangaroo, 33, and Ravi alias Gotia (Ravi Yadav), 30, residents of the Lawrence Road area.
  • Investigators say they robbed a man near Prembari Pul a night earlier, taking his phone, a gold ring, and a wallet with ₹15,000 and documents.
  • Police recovered a country-made pistol, one empty and one live cartridge, the victim’s mobile phone, and cash, and the injured suspect was hospitalized in stable condition.
  • Authorities cite 12 previous cases against Ajay and seven against Ravi, with new FIRs invoking attempted murder, Arms Act violations, and robbery-related offences.