The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested two alleged gang members and foiled a gang-war plot in the National Capital Region (NCR), officials said on Friday, October 30. Police said the two men were apprehended near the Rani Khera bus depot.

Source: ANI via Indian Economic Observer

The arrested men were identified as Rahul Sharma, alias 'Pachpach', and Gautam, alias 'Bouncer'. Officials said the two were allegedly travelling from Rohtak to Delhi with the intention of attacking rival gang member Amit Maan and his associates in the Rani Khera area.

"The police intercepted a black car near the Rani Khera bus depot and apprehended both individuals," officials said. Following the arrests, police seized one car and two mobile phones.

Officials said Rahul Sharma had been externed from Delhi for a period of one year, but was found present in the city despite the externment order.

2Alleged gang members arrested
9Criminal cases against Rahul Sharma, per police
14Criminal cases against Gautam, per police

Both accused are listed as 'bad characters' at the Prem Nagar police station, officials added. Rahul faces nine criminal cases, including charges of murder, attempted murder and robbery, while Gautam is implicated in 14 criminal cases, according to police.

Source: ANI via Khelja

Police said a potential murder was averted due to the timely action by officials. The allegations against both men are yet to be tested in court, and further investigation into the matter is underway.