Delhi Police nab gangster Shabir Ali in MCOCA case after months on the run
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Special Cell tracked down gangster Shabir Ali — wanted since April 2025 under MCOCA — all the way to the Haryana border, dismantling the final piece of a syndicate with alleged links to Nepal and Dubai. With 14 criminal cases and nine associates already behind bars, Ali's arrest signals the most significant blow yet to the Shabir Chaudhary–Hashim Baba–Anwar Chacha network.
Key Takeaways
Shabir Ali alias Shabir Chaudhary was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on 14 June from the Shambhu Border, Haryana .
He was absconding since April 2025 in a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) .
Ali allegedly heads the Shabir Chaudhary–Hashim Baba–Anwar Chacha syndicate, active in North-East Delhi and the Trans-Yamuna region.
He is accused of involvement in 14 criminal cases , including murder, attempt to murder, and extortion.
Nine syndicate members had already been arrested before Ali's apprehension; key associates remain in jail under the MCOCA case.
Police seized one XUV and a scooty during the operation.
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Friday, 26 June arrested gangster Shabir Ali alias Shabir Chaudhary, the alleged head of an organised crime syndicate that has been operating across North-East Delhi and the Trans-Yamuna region. According to the Special Cell, Ali had been absconding since April 2025 in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
How the Arrest Was Made
A team from the Special Cell's NDR unit, led by Inspectors Alok Kumar Maurya and Nitu Kumar and supervised by ACP Ashish Kumar, tracked Ali using intelligence gathered through credible human sources and technical surveillance. He was apprehended on 14 June from the Shambhu Border in Haryana and subsequently brought to Delhi for further legal proceedings. During the operation, police recovered one XUV and a scooty from his possession.
The Syndicate and Its Alleged Operations
Police allege that Shabir Ali heads the Shabir Chaudhary–Hashim Baba–Anwar Chacha organised crime syndicate, which is reportedly active in localities including Seelampur, Bhajanpura, Maujpur, Shahdara, and adjoining districts of Uttar Pradesh. Members of the syndicate are accused of involvement in extortion, murder, attempt to murder, and land grabbing. Investigators further claimed that some gang members have been operating from abroad, particularly from Nepal and Dubai.
Nine members of the syndicate had already been arrested in connection with the same MCOCA case before Ali's apprehension. Key associates — including Hashim Baba, Anwar Khan alias Chacha, Zoya Khan, Sameer alias Baba, Salim Ahmed alias Salim Pistol, Harsh Pal Singh alias Rubal, and Illiyas — are currently lodged in jail under the MCOCA case.
Ali's Criminal Background
According to police, Shabir Ali is a native of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and allegedly entered the criminal world in the mid-1990s through his association with one Haji Afzaal of Seelampur. He is accused of involvement in 14 criminal cases relating to murder, attempt to murder, and extortion. Police said that following the murder of his brother Shamim Ahmed in 2008, Ali allegedly intensified his criminal activities. During previous incarcerations, he reportedly came into contact with hardened criminals including Hashim Baba and Anwar Khan, consolidating the syndicate's network.
Ali is also wanted in FIR No. 629/2024, being investigated by the Special Cell, and faces a non-bailable warrant issued by a Delhi court in connection with an Arms Act case registered at Bhajanpura Police Station in 2022.
Recent Actions Against the Syndicate
The Special Cell has carried out a series of operations against the network in recent months. In January 2026, alleged sharpshooter Sohail alias Alam alias Tohid was arrested on the intervening night of 10 and 11 January under FIR No. 08/2026 (Arms Act), with one pistol and three live cartridges recovered from him. In a separate operation in December 2025, two alleged associates — Jasim alias Aalu and Jahangir alias Ikka — were arrested under FIR No. 303/2025 (Arms Act), with four pistols and 14 live cartridges seized. Ali's arrest marks the latest and most significant takedown in what appears to be a sustained campaign against the syndicate.
Point of View
But the syndicate's international connections raise the question of whether ground-level operations will simply be absorbed by other networks. The MCOCA's application here is also notable: originally a Maharashtra statute, its invocation in Delhi cases reflects a broader judicial and police acknowledgement that organised crime in the capital has crossed the threshold of ordinary gang activity. The real test of this operation's impact will come in the months ahead — in whether extortion and land-grabbing complaints from Seelampur and Bhajanpura actually decline.
NationPress
26 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shabir Ali and why was he arrested?
Shabir Ali, also known as Shabir Chaudhary, is the alleged head of an organised crime syndicate active in North-East Delhi and the Trans-Yamuna region. He was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on 14 June from the Shambhu Border in Haryana in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), in which he had been absconding since April 2025.
What is the MCOCA case against Shabir Ali?
The MCOCA case was registered in 2025 by the Special Cell against the Shabir Chaudhary–Hashim Baba–Anwar Chacha organised crime syndicate. Nine members of the syndicate had already been arrested before Ali's apprehension. MCOCA is invoked against organised crime groups accused of a pattern of serious offences including murder, extortion, and land grabbing.
How many criminal cases is Shabir Ali involved in?
According to police, Shabir Ali is involved in 14 criminal cases relating to murder, attempt to murder, extortion, and other serious offences. He is also wanted in FIR No. 629/2024 and faces a non-bailable warrant from a Delhi court in an Arms Act case registered at Bhajanpura Police Station in 2022.
Who are the other key members of the Shabir Chaudhary syndicate?
The syndicate's key members include Hashim Baba, Anwar Khan alias Chacha, Zoya Khan, Sameer alias Baba, Salim Ahmed alias Salim Pistol, Harsh Pal Singh alias Rubal, and Illiyas. According to the Special Cell, all of them are currently lodged in jail under the MCOCA case.
What other operations has the Special Cell carried out against this syndicate?
In January 2026, alleged sharpshooter Sohail alias Alam alias Tohid was arrested and a pistol with three cartridges was recovered. In December 2025, two associates — Jasim alias Aalu and Jahangir alias Ikka — were arrested with four pistols and 14 live cartridges seized. These operations preceded Shabir Ali's arrest and form part of a sustained crackdown on the network.
