Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Instagram Affair Sparks Loot, Firing; Four Arrested in Bhopal
A man named Dipendra got into a relationship with a woman named Gulafsha he met on Instagram.
They were both married to other people but had only met a few times.
Gulafsha kept asking Dipendra for money.
One day, Dipendra was supposed to give Shyam money, but instead, he took ₹30,000.
When Shyam asked for his money back, Dipendra shot his gun in the air, scaring everyone.
Dipendra ran away but police caught him and his girlfriend, along with two friends who helped him hide.
The police also took away the guns Dipendra used.
Dipendra's boss might also get in trouble for letting Dipendra have the guns.
Four individuals, including prime accused Dipendra and his girlfriend Gulafsha, have been arrested in connection with a loot and firing incident in Bhopal.
The incident occurred on October 24 in Roshanpura after Dipendra failed to repay ₹30,000 he had taken from complainant Shyam Vijayvargiya.
Dipendra, who met Gulafsha on Instagram, allegedly committed the robbery to meet her financial demands.
Dipendra, who was employed as a driver, used a licensed rifle and pistol belonging to his employer for the crime.
The accused face charges including attempt to murder, robbery, and illegal possession of firearms, with Dipendra's employer also facing potential charges for negligence.
- Who
- Dipendra (prime accused), his girlfriend Gulafsha, and two aides (Sahab Singh and Deshraj Gurjar), and the complainant Shyam Vijayvargiya.
- What
- Dipendra allegedly looted ₹30,000 and fired shots after a dispute over a money transfer related to an Instagram affair, leading to the arrest of four people.
- When
- October 24
- Where
- Roshanpura, Bhopal
- Why
- Dipendra committed the robbery to fulfill financial demands from his girlfriend, Gulafsha, whom he met on Instagram.
Dipendra's Actions
Contributing Factors
Committed a crime
Dipendra's Actions
Dipendra is the primary accused for looting ₹30,000 and firing shots, facing charges of attempt to murder and robbery.
Contributing Factors
Dipendra's actions were reportedly driven by the financial demands of his girlfriend, Gulafsha, whom he met online.
Weapon Possession
Dipendra's Actions
Dipendra illegally possessed and used a licensed pistol and rifle for the crime.
Contributing Factors
Dipendra's employer, Lokendra Gurjar, is to be made an accused for negligence in handling the licensed weapons.
- Incident Date
- October 24
- Location
- Roshanpura, Bhopal
- Loot Amount
- ₹30,000
- Arrested
- 4 (including prime accused Dipendra and his girlfriend Gulafsha)
- Weapons Seized
- Licensed pistol, .315 bore rifle, cartridges