Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests Chhara gang member wanted in 7 cases, seizes ₹8.68 lakh
Synopsis
A habitual offender with cases across five Ahmedabad police stations and one in North Delhi has been caught in connection with a ₹50 lakh Angadia cash robbery — exposing a sophisticated gang that used staged accidents, face coverings, and altered number plates to systematically target cash couriers across the city.
Key Takeaways
Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani , 35, a suspected Chhara gang member, was arrested by Ahmedabad City Crime Branch on 30 August .
He was wanted in seven cases of robbery, theft, and offences under GujCTOC across multiple Ahmedabad police stations.
The arrest is linked to the robbery of ₹50 lakh in cash from a courier of an Angadia firm near Krishna Nagar.
Police seized cash and property worth ₹8.68 lakh , including ₹7.5 lakh in cash and a motorcycle valued at ₹1 lakh .
The accused has prior cases at stations in Ahmedabad and at Kashmere Gate in North Delhi .
The gang allegedly used staged accidents, altered number plates, and face coverings to avoid detection.
Ahmedabad City Crime Branch on Sunday, 30 August arrested a 35-year-old alleged member of the Chhara gang, wanted in seven cases of robbery, theft, and offences under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GujCTOC) law. Cash and property worth ₹8.68 lakh were recovered from the accused, identified as Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani.
The Triggering Case
The arrest stems from a robbery registered at Krishna Nagar Police Station, where a person carrying ₹50 lakh in cash on behalf of an Angadia firm was targeted near Maruti Plaza, opposite ADC Bank. According to police, the victim had departed in a four-wheeler when Tanwani and his associates allegedly stopped the vehicle by falsely claiming an accident had occurred.
While the victim was drawn into an argument, an accomplice allegedly smashed the car window and removed the cash. The three suspects then fled the scene.
How the Gang Operated
The Crime Branch said the group conducted prior reconnaissance of Angadia firms before targeting individuals carrying large sums. They allegedly trailed targets on motorcycles and used staged arguments or accident claims to bring vehicles to a halt.
In a coordinated method, one member kept the victim occupied while others used an Allen key to open two-wheeler boots or broke car windows with a glass-breaking tool to steal cash and valuables. The accused reportedly wore helmets, covered their faces with handkerchiefs, changed clothes mid-operation, and altered motorcycle number plates to evade identification.
Seized Property and Prior Record
Police recovered ₹7.5 lakh in cash, two mobile phones valued at ₹18,000, a motorcycle worth ₹1 lakh, a glass breaker, an Allen key, and a helmet — totalling ₹8.68 lakh in seized assets.
Police records indicate Tanwani had previously been booked at Navrangpura, Odhav, Vastrapur, Adalaj, and Wadaj police stations in Ahmedabad, as well as Kashmere Gate Police Station in North Delhi. The seven active cases span stations including Sarkhej, Bopal, Odhav, Sola High Court, and Ellisbridge.
Legal Proceedings
The cases involve offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including robbery, theft, and criminal conspiracy. Tanwani has since been handed over to the concerned police authorities for further legal proceedings. This arrest reflects an ongoing Gujarat Police push to dismantle organised cash-theft networks operating under the cover of staged road incidents.
Point of View
Disguises, altered plates, coordinated distraction — suggests this is not opportunistic crime but structured organised crime that merits GujCTOC application. What the arrest does not yet answer is whether Tanwani is a foot soldier or a coordinator, and whether the network remains operational. With cases spanning Ahmedabad and Delhi, the geographic spread points to a network larger than one city's Crime Branch can dismantle alone.
NationPress
30 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani and why was he arrested?
Vishal alias Bhau Tanwani is a 35-year-old alleged member of the Chhara gang arrested by Ahmedabad City Crime Branch on 30 August. He was wanted in seven cases of robbery, theft, and GujCTOC offences across multiple Ahmedabad police stations.
What was the robbery that led to his arrest?
The immediate trigger was a case at Krishna Nagar Police Station involving the robbery of ₹50 lakh in cash from a courier of an Angadia firm. The accused and associates allegedly used a staged accident claim to stop the victim's vehicle before stealing the cash.
What property was recovered from the accused?
Police recovered ₹7.5 lakh in cash, two mobile phones worth ₹18,000, a motorcycle valued at ₹1 lakh, a glass-breaking tool, an Allen key, and a helmet — totalling ₹8.68 lakh in seized assets.
What is the Chhara gang and how did it operate?
The Chhara gang is an alleged organised criminal group that targeted individuals carrying large sums of cash, particularly couriers for Angadia firms. According to police, members conducted prior surveillance, trailed targets on motorcycles, used staged accidents or arguments to stop victims, and coordinated distraction-and-theft manoeuvres.
Which police stations have cases against the accused?
Active cases are registered at Sarkhej, Bopal, Odhav, Sola High Court, and Ellisbridge stations in Ahmedabad. Prior cases also exist at Navrangpura, Vastrapur, Adalaj, Wadaj stations in Ahmedabad, and Kashmere Gate Police Station in North Delhi.
