Delhi Police arrest two Bishnoi-Rashid Cablewala gang members after Usmanpur encounter
Synopsis
Two suspected operatives of the Rashid Cablewala gang — believed to be a local arm of the Lawrence Bishnoi network — were shot in the legs and arrested after a late-night encounter with Delhi Police in Usmanpur Yamuna Khadar. The arrest follows an extortion-and-firing incident in Bhajanpura just three days earlier, pointing to an escalating pattern of gang activity in northeast Delhi.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested Wasim and Kaifi following a late-night encounter at Usmanpur Yamuna Khadar on 5 October 2026 .
Both accused sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and are hospitalised; two police personnel were struck on their bulletproof jackets but escaped unhurt.
The duo had allegedly demanded extortion money from a businessman in Bhajanpura on 2 October and fired shots in the air during that incident.
They are suspected members of the Rashid Cablewala gang , which preliminary investigations link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang .
Days earlier, the Crime Branch separately arrested Ghulam Khwaja alias Ale , a proclaimed offender linked to the Takkar gang , in a Dwarka-Dabri-Uttam Nagar network.
Delhi Police's North East Delhi District Special Staff team arrested two alleged gang operatives — Wasim and Kaifi — following a late-night armed encounter at Usmanpur Yamuna Khadar on 5 October 2026. Both accused were shot in the legs during the exchange of fire and are currently hospitalised, police said. They are suspected members of the Rashid Cablewala gang, which, according to preliminary investigations, operates as an extension of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in northeast Delhi.
How the Encounter Unfolded
Acting on a tip-off about the suspects' movements, the Special Staff laid a trap in Usmanpur Yamuna Khadar, under the jurisdiction of the New Usmanpur police station. When officers signalled the two men to stop, the accused allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire at police personnel.
Officers retaliated, and both suspects sustained gunshot injuries to their legs before being overpowered and taken into custody. Notably, bullets fired by the accused struck the bulletproof jackets of two police personnel, both of whom escaped unhurt.
Background: Extortion Demand on 2 October
According to police, Wasim and Kaifi had demanded extortion money from a businessman in the Bhajanpura area on 2 October and had also fired shots in the air during that incident. A formal case was registered in connection with the extortion-and-firing episode, which directly led to the surveillance operation culminating in Sunday night's encounter.
Bishnoi Gang's Footprint in Delhi
Preliminary interrogation suggests the Rashid Cablewala gang functions as a local affiliate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, one of India's most high-profile organised crime networks. Investigators are now working to establish the full criminal histories of the two arrested men and trace their connections to other gang members operating in northeast Delhi.
This comes days after the Delhi Police Crime Branch separately arrested Ghulam Khwaja alias Ale, 30, a resident of Dabri and an active member of the Takkar gang, in connection with an attempt-to-murder case. Khwaja had previously been declared a proclaimed offender. During interrogation, he reportedly revealed the Takkar gang's activities across Dwarka, Dabri, Uttam Nagar, and adjoining areas of Haryana.
Investigation Status
Police are currently interrogating Wasim and Kaifi to map their links within the Bishnoi-Cablewala network. The back-to-back arrests — within days of each other — suggest an intensified crackdown on gang activity across Delhi's outer and northeastern zones. Further arrests are possible as investigators follow leads from the ongoing interrogations.
Point of View
Handling ground-level extortion while insulated from the top tier. Delhi has now seen multiple gang-related encounters and arrests within the same week, suggesting either genuine intelligence momentum or the kind of reactive policing that follows a high-profile threat spike. What is missing from the public account is any disclosure of whether these arrests are linked to the broader national crackdown on the Bishnoi gang following its alleged role in targeted killings. Until investigators establish that chain clearly, each bust risks being reported in isolation rather than as part of a coherent counter-gang strategy.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Wasim and Kaifi arrested by Delhi Police?
Wasim and Kaifi are two alleged gang operatives arrested by the North East Delhi District Special Staff on 5 October 2026 after a late-night encounter in Usmanpur Yamuna Khadar. They are suspected members of the Rashid Cablewala gang, which police say is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
What is the Rashid Cablewala gang and its connection to Lawrence Bishnoi?
The Rashid Cablewala gang is a criminal network operating in northeast Delhi. According to preliminary investigation by Delhi Police, Rashid Cablewala is suspected of working for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, effectively functioning as a local affiliate carrying out extortion and violence in the region.
What triggered the Usmanpur encounter on 5 October?
Police received a tip-off about the suspects' movements and laid a trap in Usmanpur Yamuna Khadar. When officers signalled them to stop, the accused allegedly attempted to flee and fired at police, prompting retaliation that left both men with leg injuries.
Were any police personnel injured in the encounter?
Two police personnel were struck by bullets fired by the accused, but both were protected by their bulletproof jackets and escaped unhurt. The two accused sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and were hospitalised.
What other gang arrests has Delhi Police made recently?
Just days before this encounter, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Ghulam Khwaja alias Ale, 30, a proclaimed offender and active member of the Takkar gang, in connection with an attempt-to-murder case. Khwaja reportedly revealed the gang's operations across Dwarka, Dabri, Uttam Nagar, and parts of Haryana.
