Gogi gang shooter arrested after Delhi Police encounter in Jaroda Majra
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
A shooter linked to the Gogi gang was arrested by Delhi Police's Narcotics and Special Task Force (STF) teams on Thursday, 24 September following a gunfight in the Jaroda Majra area of North Delhi. The arrest marks a significant strike against organised crime networks operating in the capital.
How the Encounter Unfolded
Acting on intelligence that an armed shooter had entered the Jaroda Majra locality with plans to carry out a criminal attack, the Narcotics and STF teams set up a cordon near Jaroda Majra Metro Station and began surveillance of the area. When officers moved to intercept the suspect, he allegedly opened fire on police personnel.
The police team retaliated in self-defence, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. According to officials, a bullet allegedly fired by the accused struck a Head Constable of the Narcotics team in the chest. The officer was wearing a bulletproof jacket at the time, which absorbed the impact and prevented serious injury.
Who Was Arrested and What Was Recovered
The accused has been identified as Mohit, reportedly a close associate and shooter of gangster Deepak Boxer, according to police. Officers overpowered and detained Mohit following the exchange of fire. An illegal pistol and the motorcycle he was allegedly using were recovered from his possession.
Preliminary information suggests Mohit had arrived in the area on the motorcycle to pick up a friend and was allegedly preparing to execute a crime in Tajpur village. Both the weapon and the motorcycle are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Background: The Gogi Gang Connection
The Gogi gang, one of Delhi's most notorious criminal networks, has been linked to multiple shootings, extortion cases, and murders across the National Capital Region in recent years. The gang's founder, Jitender Gogi, was shot dead inside a Delhi court in 2021 in a dramatic open-courtroom attack. Despite his death, the gang's network — including associates tied to figures such as Deepak Boxer — has continued to operate. This is among several encounters and arrests Delhi Police have carried out against Gogi-linked operatives in the years since.
Investigation Ongoing
The Narcotics and STF teams are currently questioning Mohit to uncover further details of the alleged criminal plan. Police are also probing the circumstances under which he entered the area and the precise nature of the intended crime in Tajpur village. Further disclosures are expected as the interrogation progresses.