Delhi Police busted a local extortion gang in Jahangirpuri, arresting six people, including three juveniles. The group allegedly demanded 'hafta' money from an e-rickshaw parking owner, attacking him with a knife when he refused to pay.
In a swift operation, Delhi Police has busted a local extortion gang operating in Jahangirpuri, arresting three adult criminals along with three juveniles for allegedly extorting "hafta" money from an e-rickshaw parking operator. The accused have been identified as Prince, alias Sanju (28); Rishabh, alias Suri (22), and Khema, alias Girish (22), along with three Children in Conflict with Law (CCLs).
Details of the Extortion Attempt
According to police, the group reached an e-rickshaw parking area in G Block of Jahangirpuri around 2:30 am on May 20, where they allegedly demanded weekly protection money from the parking owner, Riyazuddin. When the victim resisted, the accused allegedly assaulted him, inflicting knife injuries on his right hand. They also issued death threats and damaged several e-rickshaws by smashing their windscreens during the attack.
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrests
A case was subsequently registered at Police Station Jahangirpuri under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. Police formed two teams under SI Deepak Kumar, working under the supervision of SHO Satvinder Singh and ACP Yogendra Khokhar. Acting on technical surveillance and local intelligence inputs, the teams managed to track down and arrest all six accused within hours of the incident. Two knives used in the crime were also recovered.
Habitual Offenders Targeted Operators
Officials said the three adults accused are habitual offenders, with a total of five previous criminal cases registered against them. During interrogation, they allegedly admitted to creating fear in the area to extort money from e-rickshaw operators and parking owners.
Police said the crackdown sends a strong message against the "hafta culture" in North West Delhi. Further investigation is underway to identify other possible associates involved in the racket. (ANI)
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