Delhi Police arrest Bishnoi-Hashim Baba syndicate operative in Nadir Shah murder case
Synopsis
Ten months after businessman Nadir Shah was shot dead outside his Greater Kailash gym, Delhi Police have closed in on yet another link in the Bishnoi-Hashim Baba chain — a garment shop owner who allegedly hid weapons and sheltered shooters. With 17 arrests now made, the case reveals how organised crime networks embed themselves in ordinary commercial life.
Key Takeaways
Saddam Hussain alias Sonu , a proclaimed offender, was arrested from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh on 20 July 2025 .
He is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba crime syndicate in the murder of businessman Nadir Shah in Greater Kailash-I on 12 September 2024 .
Police recovered one pistol and three live cartridges from Shastri Park, Delhi based on his disclosure.
Saddam allegedly provided logistical support to shooters and helped conceal weapons, alongside Sajid Faddi , a close aide of Hashim Baba .
He has prior arrests in 2013 (attempt to murder) and 2018 (extortion-cum-firing), and is implicated in two additional gang-rivalry cases.
A total of 17 members of the syndicate have now been arrested in the Nadir Shah murder case.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Saddam Hussain alias Sonu, a proclaimed offender linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba crime syndicate, in connection with the murder of businessman and gym co-owner Nadir Shah in South Delhi. Saddam had been evading arrest since September 2024 and was tracked down to Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, on 20 July 2025.
How the Arrest Was Made
Acting on intelligence from a credible human source, a Special Cell/NDR team led by Inspectors Alok Kumar Maurya and Nitu Kumar, under the supervision of ACP Ashish Kumar, apprehended Saddam from Amroha. Following his arrest, police recovered one pistol and three live cartridges from Delhi's Shastri Park area based on his disclosure.
The Nadir Shah Murder: What Happened
Nadir Shah, a businessman and co-owner of a gym, was shot outside his gym in Greater Kailash-I on the night of 12 September 2024 and later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators allege the murder was orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba syndicate as part of an extortion attempt.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell/NDR) Praveen Kumar Tripathi, 16 members of the crime syndicate had already been arrested in the case before Saddam's apprehension. Saddam, along with Sajid Faddi — a close aide of gangster Hashim Baba — allegedly provided logistical support to the shooters and facilitated the concealment of weapons used in the crime. After Faddi and other accused were arrested, Saddam went underground.
Accused's Criminal Background
A native of Amroha, Saddam was residing in Delhi's Jafrabad area and ran a children's garment shop as a front. He reportedly entered the criminal world through his associate Sohel alias Chappal, a member of the Hashim Baba gang.
His criminal record stretches back over a decade. In 2013, he was arrested along with Sohel in an attempt-to-murder case. In 2018, he was again arrested in an extortion-cum-firing case involving a demand of ₹1 lakh from a businessman in Jafrabad. He has also been implicated in two other attempt-to-murder cases linked to gang rivalry.
Legal Status and Charges
Saddam was wanted under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Greater Kailash Police Station. A court had declared him a proclaimed offender in the case. With his arrest, police say the net around the syndicate's operational network in the Nadir Shah murder has tightened further.
Point of View
Logistics providers — to insulate core members from direct exposure. Saddam Hussain's arrest matters less for his individual role and more for what it signals: the Special Cell is methodically working up the syndicate's support structure. With 17 arrests and counting, the Bishnoi-Hashim Baba network's Delhi footprint is under sustained pressure. The real question is whether prosecutions will hold — prior gang-linked cases in the capital have repeatedly stalled in courts due to witness intimidation, a systemic gap that arrests alone cannot fix.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Saddam Hussain alias Sonu and why was he arrested?
Saddam Hussain alias Sonu is a Delhi-based garment shop owner and alleged operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba crime syndicate. He was arrested on 20 July 2025 from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged role in providing logistical support and concealing weapons in the murder of businessman Nadir Shah in Greater Kailash-I in September 2024.
What happened to Nadir Shah?
Nadir Shah, a businessman and co-owner of a gym, was shot outside his gym in Greater Kailash-I on the night of 12 September 2024 and later died from his injuries. Investigators allege the murder was carried out by the Bishnoi-Hashim Baba syndicate as part of an extortion attempt.
How many people have been arrested in the Nadir Shah murder case so far?
A total of 17 members of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba crime syndicate have been arrested in the case, including Saddam Hussain, whose arrest was announced by DCP Praveen Kumar Tripathi on 27 July 2025.
What is the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba syndicate?
The Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba syndicate is an organised crime network operating across Delhi and other parts of India, allegedly involved in murder, extortion, and arms trafficking. The syndicate has been linked to multiple high-profile criminal cases in the capital.
What criminal charges does Saddam Hussain face?
Saddam Hussain is wanted under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act at Greater Kailash Police Station. A court had declared him a proclaimed offender, and police recovered a pistol and three live cartridges following his arrest.
