In a large-scale coordinated crackdown against organised crime, police conducted simultaneous raids at over 1,000 locations across five northern Indian states, including the national capital, leading to the arrest of 481 criminals within a 48-hour operation. The action, carried out under ‘Operation Gang Bust-2’, targeted inter-state gang networks, illegal arms supply chains and drug trafficking operations.
Officials said the operation was designed to dismantle deep-rooted organised criminal structures operating across multiple states, and significant recoveries during the raids have exposed the scale of these networks.
According to authorities, the seized items include 130 pistols, 214 live cartridges, 79 knives, ₹99 lakh in cash, 24 vehicles, and nearly 90 kilograms of narcotics. Investigators said the recoveries indicate a highly structured and financially strong criminal ecosystem operating beyond local boundaries.
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Shahzad Bhatti Terror‑Recruitment Module Exposed
One of the most sensitive breakthroughs in the operation was the arrest of nine individuals linked to the Shahzad Bhatti network. Preliminary investigation suggests that the module was allegedly using social media platforms to recruit young individuals and push them towards contract-based terror activities.
Officials stated that some members of the network were assigned plans targeting security personnel, with four planned attacks in Delhi and one in Uttar Pradesh. The recruits were allegedly lured with monetary incentives ranging between ₹2 lakh and ₹5 lakh. Investigators have traced their links to multiple regions including Amroha and Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh, and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.
Major Gang Syndicates Dismantled in 5‑State Blitz
In another major development, 30 hardcore criminals were arrested for their alleged involvement with notorious gang syndicates including Ahrsh Dalla, Lawrence Bishnoi, Hashim Baba, Nasir, Gogi gang, Irfan Chenu, Kapil Sangwan, Kala Jathedi, Neeraj Bawana, Kaushal Chaudhary, and Tillu Tajpuriya networks.
Police officials said the operation was planned over several months based on intelligence inputs and surveillance, aiming to simultaneously disrupt multiple interconnected criminal networks across state borders. The coordinated execution is being described as one of the largest anti-organised crime operations in recent times.
Follow‑Ups, Interrogations, and Impact on Gang Networks
Authorities added that follow-up actions will be intensified in the coming days to further dismantle remaining active modules and prevent regrouping of gang networks in urban and border regions.
Investigative agencies are now questioning the arrested individuals to uncover possible foreign links, additional modules, and wider supply chains. Officials believe the interrogation could lead to further revelations and future arrests.
Experts noted that the use of social media for recruiting youth into criminal activities is an emerging trend, where small financial incentives are used to draw individuals into large-scale criminal ecosystems.
Forensic examination of the seized weapons and narcotics is underway to determine their role in previous criminal incidents and identify operational patterns of the gangs involved.Security sources indicated that the operation has created a sense of fear among active gang members, forcing several of them to go underground and temporarily disrupting their activities.
The multi-state crackdown is being viewed as one of the most significant coordinated police operations against organised crime in recent years, marking a decisive step in targeting gang networks and their support systems across northern India.
