Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Five Held in Alleged Murder Plot Linked to Vicky Haddal
Police say five men were arrested for allegedly planning to kill a man in Bawana.
The man was reportedly related to wanted criminal Vicky Haddal.
Police believe Haddal was in Canada and gave instructions to people in India.
The alleged reason was a long-running family disagreement.
The target’s wife told police that people were watching her family.
Police later stopped two suspects in the Poothkurth area.
They say they found five weapons and a stolen motorcycle.
Police are still investigating the case.
Delhi police arrested five men accused of plotting the murder of a Bawana-based man.
Police said the alleged plot was directed by wanted criminal Vicky Haddal, who is based in Canada.
The intended target was reportedly Haddal’s relative, amid a longstanding family rivalry.
Investigators recovered five weapons, including two foreign-made pistols, and a stolen motorcycle.
The case emerged after the target’s wife reported suspected surveillance on September 4.
- Who
- Delhi police arrested Rinku, Sumit, Ishu, Keshav and Sagar; police allege they were acting for Vicky Haddal.
- What
- An alleged conspiracy to murder a Bawana-based man was disrupted.
- When
- The complaint was filed on September 4, and two suspects were intercepted on September 18; the report was published on September 25.
- Where
- The alleged target was based in Bawana, and police intercepted suspects in the Poothkurth area of Delhi.
- Why
- Police said the alleged plot arose from a longstanding family rivalry and dispute.
- Arrests
- Five accused men were arrested.
- Alleged mastermind
- Police linked the alleged plot to wanted criminal Vicky Haddal, who is based in Canada.
- Intended target
- A Bawana-based man reportedly related to Haddal.
- Weapons recovered
- Five weapons, including two foreign-made pistols.
- Other recovery
- A stolen motorcycle allegedly intended for use in the murder.
- Initial complaint
- The target’s wife approached police on September 4 after observing suspected surveillance.
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is underway.