Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Notorious Gangster Rahman Dakait Arrested in Surat
A very bad man named Abid Ali, also called Rahman Dakait, was caught by the police in Surat.
He was the leader of a group that did bad things like stealing, cheating people, and setting fires in many states across India.
He was very clever and could pretend to be different people, like a police officer or a holy man, to trick people.
He lived a very fancy life with expensive cars and horses, all paid for by his crimes.
The police think catching him will help them solve many old cases.
However, his lawyer says he is innocent and will apply for bail.
The police want to keep him longer to find more evidence.
Notorious criminal Abid Ali, aka Rahman Dakait, was arrested by the Surat Crime Branch.
He led the Irani Dera Gang, involved in robbery, fraud, arson, and attempted murder across 14 states.
Rahman Dakait was known for his disguises, often posing as a CBI officer or a saint.
He lived a lavish lifestyle funded by his criminal activities.
His arrest could help solve multiple old cases and uncover his gang’s operations.
- Who
- Abid Ali, aka Rahman Dakait, leader of the Irani Dera Gang
- What
- Arrest of a notorious criminal involved in robbery, fraud, arson, and attempted murder
- When
- Recently, during an operation in Surat’s Lalgate area
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To apprehend a long-sought criminal and potentially solve multiple cases
Police
Defense
Remand Duration
Police
Police insist on a seven-day remand to investigate further and recover evidence.
Defense
Defense argues there is no basis for such a long remand and will apply for bail.
Role in Crimes
Police
Police claim Rahman Dakait is a habitual offender and leader of multiple criminal activities.
Defense
Defense maintains that Rahman Dakait is innocent and denies his involvement in the alleged crimes.
- Name
- Abid Ali, aka Rahman Dakait, Raju Irani
- Crime Network
- Irani Dera Gang
- Active States
- 14 states
- Years Active
- 20 years
- Arrest Location
- Surat’s Lalgate area
- Charges
- Robbery, fraud, arson, attempted murder, MCOCA
- Lifestyle
- Lavish, with expensive cars, sports bikes, and Arabian horses
- Gang Structure
- Multiple specialized gangs under one leader
- Court Appearance
- Produced before the district court and sent to police remand until January 17
