Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Bhopal Crackdown on Irani Gang Continues
In Bhopal, the government is planning to demolish illegal buildings at Irani Dera, a place known for criminal activities.
Officials are checking documents of about 70 houses to find out which ones are illegal.
The Irani gang, involved in crimes like robbery and fraud, is being targeted.
Police from four states are working together to catch gang members.
The gang uses secret code words to plan crimes.
Some women say Raju Irani is innocent, but police records show he has 21 criminal cases.
Recently, gang members stole gold from a jeweller in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, and fled to Bhopal.
Administrative officials are scanning documents of 70 houses in Irani Dera to identify unauthorized structures.
The Irani gang is accused of organized crimes like robbery, theft, and fraud across several states.
Police from four states are coordinating to trace and apprehend gang members.
Gang members used coded language to evade police surveillance during criminal activities.
Women from the Dera claim Raju Irani is being falsely accused, but police records show he has 21 criminal cases.
- Who
- Irani gang members, including Raju Irani, Kala Irani, Mukhtar, Tanu alias Sartaj Irani, and Takdeer Irani
- What
- Crackdown on illegal constructions and criminal activities linked to the Irani gang
- When
- Imminent, after completing legal formalities
- Where
- Irani Dera in Aman Colony, Nishatpura, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To dismantle illegal structures and curb organized crime
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Number of Houses Scanned
- 70
- Number of Criminal Cases Against Raju Irani
- 21
- Gold Stolen in Banda
- 10 tola
- Accused in Banda Fraud
- Tanu alias Sartaj Irani and Takdeer Irani