7 hrs ago
Goldy Brar Gang Operative Held Over High-Value Threat Calls
Police in Ahmedabad arrested a man named Aarif, who is also called “Pistol.”
They suspect he worked with the Goldy Brar gang.
Police say he helped arrange serious threat calls and extortion activities.
Some of these activities were allegedly routed through Dubai.
Police believe Goldy Brar is based in Canada.
Aarif was wanted in more than 11 criminal cases.
He allegedly changed addresses and disguises to avoid being caught.
Investigators are now asking him about other people and money connected to the alleged crimes.
Aarif, also known as “Pistol,” was arrested in Ahmedabad’s Vejalpur area.
Police allege he facilitated high-value threat calls and extortion operations for Goldy Brar’s gang.
A joint team from Ahmedabad and Delhi police agencies carried out the arrest.
Aarif was wanted in more than 11 cases, including attempted murder, firing and extortion.
Investigators are questioning him about local associates and financial networks linked to the alleged operations.
- Who
- Aarif, alias “Pistol,” was arrested by a joint team involving Ahmedabad Crime Branch, the Special Operations Group of district police and Delhi police.
- What
- He was arrested as a suspected Goldy Brar gang operative who allegedly facilitated high-value threat calls and extortion operations.
- Where
- Aarif was taken into custody in the Vejalpur area of Ahmedabad.
- When
- The arrest was reported on September 24; the report identifies the day as Thursday.
- Why
- Police allege he served as an operational link for the gang and helped route threat calls and extortion rackets through Dubai.
Key facts
- Suspect
- Aarif, alias “Pistol”
- Alleged affiliation
- Goldy Brar gang
- Arrest location
- Vejalpur, Ahmedabad
- Cases sought in
- More than 11 cases
- Reported offenses
- Attempted murder, firing and extortion
- Alleged activity
- Facilitating high-value threat calls and extortion rackets
- Investigation status
- Joint interrogation is underway








