Delhi Police arrests Jora gang shooter in Jhajjar extortion firing case
Synopsis
A 22-year-old shooter from Haryana's Sonipat, linked to the Dubai-based Naveen Dabas alias Jora gang, has been arrested in Delhi's Rohini with a loaded semi-automatic pistol — weeks after he allegedly fired at a Jhajjar medical store to extort its owner. The arrest completes the trio of accused in the case, but the alleged gang kingpin remains at large in Dubai.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Chirag alias Sachin, 22 , a shooter of the Naveen Dabas alias Jora gang, from Rohini, Delhi on 18 May .
Chirag was wanted for allegedly firing at a medical store in Jhajjar, Haryana on 5 May to extort money from the owner.
A semi-automatic pistol and four live cartridges were recovered from his possession.
Gang leader Naveen Dabas alias Jora is allegedly operating the network from Dubai and had reportedly threatened the store owner over phone calls after the firing.
Co-accused Mohit alias Chand and Jatin had already been arrested by Haryana Police ; Chirag had remained absconding.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a shooter linked to the Naveen Dabas alias Jora gang, wanted in connection with a firing incident at a medical store in Jhajjar, Haryana, carried out for extortion purposes, officials confirmed on Monday, 18 May. The accused, Chirag alias Sachin, 22, a resident of Kharkhoda in Sonipat district, was apprehended in a joint operation by the Special Cell's Northern Range and STF units.
The Arrest and Recovery
The operation was conducted in Delhi's Rohini area after specific intelligence inputs were received on 12 May about the movement of a Jora gang shooter carrying illegal weapons in the locality. A raiding team led by Inspectors Mandeep and Jaibir, under the supervision of ACP Rahul Kumar Singh, laid a trap and detained Chirag. A sophisticated semi-automatic pistol along with four live cartridges was recovered from his possession.
The Jhajjar Firing Incident
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Cell, Narra Chaitanya said that Chirag, along with associates Mohit alias Chand and Jatin, allegedly opened fire at a medical store in Jhajjar on 5 May to extort money from the shop owner. Following the firing, gangster Naveen Dabas alias Jora allegedly threatened the store owner over phone calls, according to the DCP. Haryana Police subsequently registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act at City Police Station, Jhajjar.
The Gang Network and Jora's Dubai Link
According to police, Chirag was an active shooter operating under Naveen Dabas alias Jora, who is allegedly running the gang network from Dubai. Investigators revealed that Chirag had studied up to Class 10 and worked at a general store in Kharkhoda between 2020 and 2022. During this period, he reportedly came into contact with Dabas through social media applications, facilitated by his associate Mohit alias Chand.
How He Was Caught
After co-accused Mohit and Jatin were arrested by Haryana Police in connection with the extortion firing, Chirag remained absconding. He was allegedly instructed by Jora to move to Delhi and await further orders. Acting on the intelligence tip-off received on 12 May, the Special Cell moved swiftly and nabbed him before he could act on any fresh directives.
What Happens Next
With Chirag's arrest, all three alleged shooters in the Jhajjar firing case are now in custody. Investigators are expected to pursue the Dubai angle, with Naveen Dabas alias Jora remaining at large as the alleged handler. The case underscores a growing pattern of gang networks operating across state lines — and from abroad — to carry out targeted extortion in smaller towns.
Point of View
A WhatsApp-recruited local shooter, and a small-town business owner as the target. What makes it notable is the speed of the Special Cell's response: intelligence to arrest in under a week. The harder problem remains Naveen Dabas alias Jora himself, who is allegedly directing operations from abroad with apparent impunity. Until extradition or international cooperation produces results, arresting foot soldiers — however necessary — will not dismantle the network.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Naveen Dabas alias Jora?
Naveen Dabas alias Jora is the alleged leader of a criminal gang reportedly operating from Dubai. According to police, he directs extortion operations in Haryana and Delhi by recruiting local shooters through social media and issuing instructions remotely.
What happened at the Jhajjar medical store on 5 May?
Chirag alias Sachin, along with associates Mohit alias Chand and Jatin, allegedly opened fire at a medical store in Jhajjar, Haryana on 5 May to extort money from the owner. Gang leader Jora subsequently threatened the store owner over phone calls, according to police.
Where was Chirag arrested and what was recovered?
Chirag was arrested in Delhi's Rohini area on 18 May following a tip-off received on 12 May. A semi-automatic pistol and four live cartridges were recovered from his possession during the operation.
Who were the other accused in the Jhajjar extortion case?
The other two accused are Mohit alias Chand and Jatin, both of whom were arrested by Haryana Police in connection with the same extortion firing case before Chirag's arrest by the Delhi Special Cell.
What charges have been filed in the case?
Haryana Police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act at City Police Station in Jhajjar following the 5 May firing incident.
