11 months ago
Former AAP MLA Arrested in Connection with Gang Extortion
Delhi Police have arrested several members of a gang, including a former politician, who are accused of extortion and violence.
The gang, led by a man named Kapil Sangwan who is currently in the UK, is accused of running a network involved in murders and extortion.
The police used a special law to arrest the gang members, and they are looking into seizing the gang's illegally obtained assets.
The former politician allegedly helped the gang by identifying potential targets for extortion.
The gang is connected to multiple violent crimes, including murder and incidents of firing, and they have been operating for several years.
Nine associates of the Nandu gang arrested, including former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan.
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) invoked against the gang.
The gang is allegedly responsible for extortion, murders, and armed attacks.
Kapil Sangwan, the gang leader, is a proclaimed offender currently hiding in the UK.
Balyan is accused of facilitating extortion by identifying potential targets.
- Who
- Delhi Police and members of the Nandu gang, including a former AAP MLA
- What
- Police arrested nine members of the Nandu gang and invoked MCOCA.
- Where
- Dwarka, West, and Outer Delhi, with crimes spanning Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab.
- When
- Reported Wednesday, after a rise in extortion activities.
- Why
- Due to increased extortion and criminal activity by the gang.
Police Investigation
Gang's Criminal Activities
Extent of Criminal Involvement
Police Investigation
Police are investigating and apprehending those involved.
Gang's Criminal Activities
The gang is actively involved in extortion, violence and murders.
Key facts
- Arrests
- Nine associates of Nandu gang, including former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan
- Charges
- MCOCA invoked
- Gang Leader
- Kapil Sangwan (Nandu), proclaimed offender hiding in UK
- Accusations
- Extortion, murder, armed attacks
- Balyan's Role
- Facilitating extortion by identifying local builders
- Cases Linked
- Extortion, murders, and the Arms Act
- Criminal Activities
- Contract killings and extortion rackets
Quotes
Surender Kumar
Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime)
“We have arrested shooters, facilitators, and conspirators, while extortion funds and illegal weapons have also been recovered. Efforts are underway to identify and attach the gang’s criminal proceeds under MCOCA.”
thestatesman.com
“He played an active role in facilitating extortion by pointing out local builders to Nandu and later receiving a portion of the settlements.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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