Delhi Crime Branch nabs Takkar Gang member Gulam Khawaza, a proclaimed offender
Synopsis
A Delhi University graduate with 11 criminal cases, Gulam Khawaza alias Aaley evaded arrest for months after jumping medical bail — until Crime Branch traced him to Anand Vihar Railway Station using technical surveillance. His arrest peels back the Takkar Gang's reach across west Delhi and parts of Haryana, and raises questions about how a proclaimed offender operated freely for so long.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Gulam Khawaza alias Aaley , 30 , an active Takkar Gang member and proclaimed offender, on 3 October 2026 .
Khawaza is wanted in FIR No.
594/2023 for an attempt-to-murder attack on 3 December 2023 at Raghu Nagar , in which victim Irfan was shot in the leg.
He absconded after jumping 14-day interim bail granted on 25 March and was declared a proclaimed offender by a court on 5 August .
A Crime Branch team arrested him at Anand Vihar Railway Station using technical surveillance and local intelligence.
Khawaza has been involved in 11 criminal cases and reportedly joined the Takkar Gang after his close friend Gaurav alias Kaku was killed in 2019 .
He was formally arrested under Section 35(1)(D) of the BNSS and is being produced before the concerned court.
The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Friday, 3 October 2026, arrested Gulam Khawaza alias Aaley, an active member of the Takkar Gang and a court-declared proclaimed offender, in connection with a 2023 attempt-to-murder case. Khawaza, 30, a resident of Dabri in Delhi, was apprehended by an NDR/Crime Branch team at Anand Vihar Railway Station following technical surveillance and ground intelligence.
Background: The 2023 Shooting
According to police, in November 2023, a man named Irfan was running a Satta (illegal betting) operation in the Raghu Nagar area. A bettor named Kunal, who had accumulated losses with Irfan, was pressed to repay the outstanding amount. Kunal then reached out to Vicky alias Takkar — the gang's leader, who was incarcerated at the time — for assistance.
Takkar allegedly directed Khawaza to handle the matter. Khawaza reportedly procured a pistol and handed it to an associate named Aman, instructing him to fire at Irfan. On 3 December 2023 at approximately 8 pm, Gulam Khawaza, along with Kunal, Hemu, and Aman, reached Irfan's premises. Aman allegedly fired two rounds at Irfan — one struck his leg while the other missed. The four accused fled the scene. Local police subsequently arrested all four and recovered the pistol from Aman. The case is registered as FIR No. 594/2023 under Sections 307 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act at Sagarpur Police Station.
How Khawaza Evaded Arrest
Khawaza was granted a 14-day interim bail on medical grounds on 25 March. He failed to surrender after the bail period lapsed and absconded from Delhi, frequently changing hideouts and concealing his identity and movements. A court declared him a proclaimed offender on 5 August.
The Crime Branch constituted a dedicated team comprising SI Dipender Singh and Head Constables Rajbir, Ram Niwas, Parmanand, Kuldeep, and Anchal Kumar, under the supervision of Inspectors Yogesh Kumar and Vinod Yadav and the overall command of ACP Umesh Barthwal.
The Trap at Anand Vihar Station
Acting on intelligence that Khawaza planned to travel to Anand Vihar Railway Station before visiting gang leader Takkar's residence in Sitapuri, the team laid an ambush at the station and successfully apprehended him. During interrogation, Khawaza disclosed the gang's operational areas in Dwarka, Dabri, Uttam Nagar, and adjoining parts of Haryana.
Accused's Background and Criminal History
Khawaza is a Delhi University graduate and has been implicated in 11 criminal cases, including multiple Arms Act violations and an earlier attempt-to-murder case. According to the Crime Branch, he joined the Takkar Gang following the alleged killing of his close friend Gaurav alias Kaku in 2019. He has been formally arrested under Section 35(1)(D) of the BNSS and is being produced before the concerned court.
What Happens Next
With Khawaza's arrest, Delhi Police have tightened the net around the Takkar Gang's operational network in west and south-west Delhi. Investigators are expected to interrogate him further to map the gang's current hierarchy, weapons supply chain, and extortion activities in the region.
Point of View
But the mechanism to verify compliance or trigger swift action on absconders remains weak. That a proclaimed offender with 11 prior cases could freely operate and change hideouts for months is as much a systemic failure as it is a policing one. The Takkar Gang's documented reach across Dwarka, Dabri, Uttam Nagar, and Haryana suggests a franchise-style criminal structure that functions even when its leader is behind bars — a pattern Delhi Police will need to systematically dismantle, not just chip at with individual arrests.
NationPress
2 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gulam Khawaza and why was he arrested?
Gulam Khawaza alias Aaley is a 30-year-old active member of the Takkar Gang, arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch on 3 October 2026 at Anand Vihar Railway Station. He was wanted in connection with a December 2023 attempt-to-murder case and had been declared a proclaimed offender by a court after absconding following medical bail.
What happened in the 2023 attempt-to-murder case?
On 3 December 2023, Gulam Khawaza allegedly arranged a pistol and directed an associate named Aman to shoot Irfan, a Satta operator in Raghu Nagar, Delhi. Aman fired two rounds — one hit Irfan's leg and the other missed. All four accused were subsequently arrested by local police and the pistol was recovered.
How did Khawaza avoid arrest for so long?
Khawaza was granted 14-day interim bail on medical grounds on 25 March but failed to surrender after its expiry. He then left Delhi and frequently changed hideouts while concealing his identity. A court declared him a proclaimed offender on 5 August before the Crime Branch eventually traced him using technical surveillance.
What is the Takkar Gang and where does it operate?
The Takkar Gang is a Delhi-based criminal network led by Vicky alias Takkar. According to police, the gang operates in Dwarka, Dabri, Uttam Nagar, and adjoining areas of Haryana. Khawaza disclosed these details during interrogation after his arrest.
What charges does Khawaza face?
Khawaza faces charges under Sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 34 (common intention) of the IPC, and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, registered at Sagarpur Police Station as FIR No. 594/2023. He has also been formally arrested under Section 35(1)(D) of the BNSS and is being produced before the concerned court.
