Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Two Alleged Irani Gang Members Under MCOCA
Delhi Police say they arrested two men linked to an alleged crime group called the Irani Gang.
The arrests are connected to a robbery case involving Rs 18.84 lakh.
Police allege the group committed robberies, cheating and other crimes in several states.
Ali Chunna was arrested in Shaheen Bagh after police tracked him.
Akbar Ali was traced near Silvassa and was also arrested.
Police say both men had links to other criminal cases.
Investigators also seized a car and two mobile phones.
The investigation is continuing to learn more about the group and its associates.
Delhi Police arrested alleged Irani Gang members Ali Chunna and Akbar Ali in an MCOCA case.
The investigation followed a robbery involving Rs 18.84 lakh on October 23, 2025.
Police allege Nasir Hafiz Khan headed a syndicate involved in robbery, cheating and other offences.
Ali Chunna was traced in Shaheen Bagh, while Akbar Ali was located near Silvassa.
Police say the syndicate operated across several states and used changing identities, vehicles and phone numbers.
- Who
- Delhi Police and alleged Irani Gang members Ali Chunna and Akbar Ali; Nasir Hafiz Khan is identified by police as the alleged syndicate head.
- What
- Two alleged gang members were arrested in a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.
- When
- The arrests were reported on August 10 and August 17; the connected robbery occurred on October 23, 2025.
- Where
- Ali Chunna was traced in Shaheen Bagh, Delhi, and Akbar Ali near Hotel Plaza in Silvassa.
- Why
- Police allege the syndicate carried out continuing unlawful activities, including robbery and cheating, for financial gain and unlawful advantage.
- Robbery amount
- Rs 18.84 lakh
- Robbery date
- October 23, 2025
- Relevant police station
- DBG Road Police Station, Delhi
- Alleged syndicate head
- Nasir Hafiz Khan, also known as Irani and Sameer
- Ali Chunna
- 42 years old; police allege involvement in facilitating offences and providing transportation
- Akbar Ali
- 35 years old; police cite involvement in 24 criminal cases
- Legal action
- MCOCA FIR No. 202/2026 was registered under Section 3 after approval under Section 23(1)(a)