Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Mumbai Police Arrest Gangster Zulfiqar Behlim in Extortion Case
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested a gang led by Zulfiqar Behlim and his brother Mohsin for extorting ₹25 lakh from a builder.
The gang threatened the builder with violence if he didn't pay.
The police caught them red-handed while accepting the money.
The accused were remanded to police custody until July 31.
The gang had previously been involved in other criminal activities, including murder.
Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Zulfiqar Behlim, his brother Mohsin, and 10 others for extorting ₹25 lakh from a builder.
The gang threatened the builder with violence if the extortion demand was not met.
The police caught the accused red-handed while accepting the money in Bandra.
All 12 accused were remanded to police custody till July 31.
The gang had previously been involved in the 2009 murder of a rival gangster.
- Who
- Zulfiqar Behlim, Mohsin Behlim, and 10 other associates
- What
- Extortion of ₹25 lakh from a builder
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Bandra, Mumbai
- Why
- To allow construction work to continue and intimidate the builder
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused Gangsters' Perspective
Nature of the Incident
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police allege that the gang extorted ₹25 lakh from a builder by threatening violence.
Accused Gangsters' Perspective
The accused may claim innocence or deny the allegations.
Evidence and Arrest
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police claim to have caught the accused red-handed while accepting the extortion money.
Accused Gangsters' Perspective
The accused may argue that the evidence was mishandled or fabricated.
- Date of Arrest
- July 27, 2026
- Amount Extorted
- ₹25 lakh
- Number of Accused
- 12
- Location of Arrest
- Bandra, Mumbai
- Police Unit Involved
- Mumbai Crime Branch's Unit-9
- Court Remand
- Till July 31, 2026