Delhi Police bust Kaku Gang module, arrest habitual offender with 14 cases
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Special Staff dismantled a module of the Kaku Gang — a mobile-theft-and-snatching network active across South Delhi — arresting habitual offender Gopal alias Kaku, who carries 14 prior criminal cases. Three stolen phones recovered at a Dakshinpuri trap site helped close three registered FIRs, but investigators say the gang's wider network is still being mapped.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police Special Staff, South District , busted a Kaku Gang module on 19 May 2026 .
Arrested: Gopal alias Kaku , 28 , resident of Ambedkar Nagar , with 14 prior criminal cases .
Three stolen mobile phones recovered from the accused near Dhobi Ghat, Block-5, Dakshinpuri .
The arrest resolved three FIRs registered at Saket and Maidan Garhi police stations.
Gang allegedly targeted commuters in crowded areas and used receivers to offload stolen devices.
Investigation into the gang's wider network and associates is ongoing.
Delhi Police's Special Staff, South District, on Thursday, 19 May 2026, dismantled a module of the 'Kaku Gang' — a criminal network linked to organised mobile theft and snatching across South Delhi and adjoining areas. One active gang member was arrested and three stolen mobile phones were recovered, leading to the resolution of three criminal cases registered at two police stations.
The Accused
The arrested individual has been identified as Gopal alias Kaku, 28, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar, Delhi. According to police, Gopal is a habitual offender with 14 prior criminal cases to his name, spanning theft, receiving stolen property, and violations under the Arms Act. Cases against him are registered at police stations including Lodhi Colony, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, and R.K. Puram, among others.
How the Arrest Was Made
On 19 May, the Special Staff received specific intelligence that Gopal would appear near Dhobi Ghat in Block-5, Dakshinpuri to offload stolen handsets. A raiding team — comprising ASI Dushyant Kumar, Head Constable Narender Kumar, Head Constable Yashpal, Head Constable Santvir Singh, Constable Mahender, and Constable Surender — was constituted under Inspector Anuj Kumar, In-Charge of Special Staff, South District. The operation was supervised by Additional DCP (Operations) Arvind Kumar.
The team laid a strategic trap at the designated location and apprehended Gopal before he could flee. A search of the accused yielded three stolen and snatched mobile phones, which were subsequently verified as connected to cases at Saket and Maidan Garhi police stations.
Cases Solved
The arrest enabled police to close three active cases: FIR No. 82/26 under Sections 304(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Saket; eFIR No. 80004900/25 under Section 303(2) BNS, also at Saket; and eFIR No. 80035194/26 under Section 303(2) BNS at Police Station Maidan Garhi.
How the Gang Operated
During interrogation, Gopal allegedly disclosed that the Kaku Gang targeted commuters and pedestrians at crowded public locations. After stealing or snatching mobile phones, gang members reportedly passed devices to receivers and criminal associates to hinder police detection. The gang's operations reportedly extended across Delhi and nearby regions.
This is the South District's latest enforcement action under its ongoing drive against organised street crime. Investigators said the broader network and the gang's associates remain under active scrutiny, with further arrests possible.
Point of View
The recurring question is why a habitual offender with such a documented history remained at large long enough to build a gang structure. South Delhi's ongoing crackdown on street crime is welcome, but the pattern of piecemeal arrests followed by 'further investigation underway' suggests the enforcement response is still reactive rather than intelligence-led. The real test will be whether the receivers and associates named during interrogation are actually prosecuted, or whether the case closes with a single arrest and three recovered handsets.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kaku Gang and what crimes is it linked to?
The Kaku Gang is an organised criminal network involved in mobile phone theft and snatching, primarily targeting commuters and pedestrians in crowded public areas across South Delhi and nearby regions. According to police, the gang used receivers and criminal associates to dispose of stolen devices and avoid detection.
Who was arrested in the Delhi Police Kaku Gang bust?
Police arrested Gopal alias Kaku , a 28-year-old resident of Ambedkar Nagar, Delhi. He is described as a habitual offender with 14 prior criminal cases involving theft, receiving stolen property, and Arms Act violations across multiple Delhi police station jurisdictions.
How many cases were solved in the Kaku Gang operation?
The arrest led to the resolution of three criminal cases — FIR No. 82/26 at Police Station Saket, eFIR No. 80004900/25 at Saket, and eFIR No. 80035194/26 at Police Station Maidan Garhi — all linked to the three recovered mobile phones.
Where and how was Gopal alias Kaku arrested?
Gopal was apprehended on 19 May 2026 near Dhobi Ghat in Block-5, Dakshinpuri, after the Special Staff received intelligence that he would arrive there to dispose of stolen phones. A dedicated raiding team laid a trap and arrested him before he could escape.
Is the investigation into the Kaku Gang complete?
No. Police have confirmed that investigation into the gang's broader network and associates is ongoing. The current arrest is described as one module of a larger operation, and further action is expected.
