Delhi Police's 'Gang Bust-2026' Operation Strikes Hard Against Organized Crime
In a sweeping two-day crackdown, Delhi Police have launched a massive operation targeting organized crime syndicates across six states. The police detained more than 6,500 suspects and made 854 arrests during this intensive drive.
Widespread Raids Across Multiple States
Approximately 9,000 police personnel from various units conducted coordinated raids between January 9 and 11. The operation spanned Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Officers targeted drug and liquor traffickers, criminal gang financiers, and arms suppliers to gangsters operating in the capital.
The operation, codenamed 'Gang Bust-2026', was led by Joint Commissioners Vijay Singh and Jatin Narwal along with Additional Commissioner CP Kushwah. Police focused on 4,299 gang hideouts, resulting in the registration of 690 First Information Reports under multiple laws.
Major Arrests and Seizures
Police arrested key members from notorious gangs during the operation. Fourteen members of the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang were apprehended. Thirteen members from the Jitendra Mann alias Gogi gang and nine from the Kala Jathedi-Anil Chhippi gang also faced arrest.
Under the Arms Act, authorities registered 286 cases and made 300 arrests. They seized 122 firearms, 188 knives, 129 rounds of ammunition, and over 15 lakh rupees in cash.
Narcotics enforcement proved equally significant. Police registered 36 cases under the NDPS Act, arresting 43 individuals. Seizures included 114.6 kilograms of ganja, cocaine, heroin, charas, and psychotropic substances like tramadol, alprazolam, and buprenorphine.
Liquor and Gambling Crackdown
The Delhi Excise Act enforcement led to 145 cases and 152 arrests. Police confiscated 28,364 quarters of illicit liquor during these operations.
Under the Public Gambling Act, authorities registered 137 cases and made 285 arrests. They seized more than 5.5 lakh rupees in cash from gambling operations.
Eighty-six cases were registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, resulting in 74 arrests.
Intensified Action Against Criminal Networks
Delhi Police announced they are intensifying their campaign against organized crime syndicates. Their strategy includes aggressive pursuits, property seizures, invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, conducting trials in absentia, and seeking extradition of gang members based abroad.
Previous Anti-Crime Drive
This operation follows a previous four-month drive against organized crime in Delhi-NCR from September 1 to December 31, 2025. During that period, police killed seven gangsters and injured 21 others in shootouts.
Authorities arrested 183 criminals, including 34 under MCOCA and 149 in other cases. They extradited two fugitives and initiated trials in absentia for nine others.
Those raids targeted 539 houses and hideouts, yielding significant seizures. Police recovered 118 firearms, over 1 crore rupees in cash, 1.3 kilograms of gold, 14 kilograms of silver, eight cars, 11 motorcycles, 22 mobile phones, and a laptop. These actions significantly damaged the logistical and financial networks of criminal rackets.
