Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Raju Irani, 65% Dera-Linked Criminals Still Evading Arrest
In Bhopal, India, a group of criminals linked to a place called Irani Dera are still running away from the police.
The main leader, Raju Irani, and his friend Kala Irani, are still not caught, even though the police have been looking for them.
About 65% of the criminals connected to this group are still wanted.
The police are also checking the money and bank accounts of the people they have caught to find out more about their crimes.
The criminals are known for doing bad things like robberies and frauds in many different states.
The police are working hard to catch them and find out more about their network.
Raju Irani and Kala Irani are still at large eight days after the police action on December 25.
65% of criminals linked to Irani Dera are still wanted by the police.
Police are investigating the bank accounts and financial transactions of the arrested accused.
The Irani gang is spread across 12 states and is involved in serious crimes like loots and frauds.
22 men and 10 women were arrested during the crackdown, but many others escaped.
- Who
- Raju Irani, Kala Irani, and other Irani Dera-linked criminals
- What
- Evading arrest after a police crackdown on Irani Dera
- When
- Eight days after the police action on December 25
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and across 12 states
- Why
- To avoid arrest and continue criminal activities
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Police Action
- December 25
- Main Accused
- Raju Irani, Kala Irani, Ali Mustafa, Abbasi Haider, Mamu Maharani, Mastan
- Percentage of Criminals Still Wanted
- 65%
- Number of Arrested
- 22 men and 10 women
- States Involved
- 12 states
- Investigation Focus
- Bank accounts, financial transactions, police department links
