Delhi Police arrests 2 Goldy Dhillon gang operatives, recovers arms cache
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Crime Branch dismantled a key logistical node of overseas gangster Goldy Dhillon's syndicate, arresting two Punjab-based operatives — one reportedly his childhood friend — who allegedly ran hideouts, weapons supply, and drug-trade intimidation on his orders. The arrests expose how foreign-based crime networks use encrypted apps and local foot soldiers to run extortion and arms rackets inside India.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Jatin Bhardwaj (alias Nannu) and Sukhwinder Singh (alias Bagga), both aged 28 , from Rajpura, Punjab , on 24 June 2026 .
The duo are alleged operatives of overseas-based gangster Goldy Dhillon , who reportedly directed their activities via encrypted apps Zangi and Signal .
Arms recovered include one semi-automatic pistol (.32 bore) , one country-made pistol , six live cartridges , one motorcycle , and four mobile phones .
Jatin Bhardwaj has 14 prior criminal cases in Punjab and Haryana (2014–2025); Sukhwinder Singh has 7 prior cases in Punjab (2016–2025).
Goldy Dhillon's name has also surfaced in the investigation into the murder of a medical store manager in Chandigarh .
The operation was led by Inspector Man Singh and Inspector Sunder Gautam under ACP Sanjay Kr.
Nagpal of the ARSC, Crime Branch.
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested two key operatives of overseas-based gangster Goldy Dhillon's syndicate, recovering a cache of firearms, ammunition, a motorcycle, and mobile phones in an operation that concluded on 24 June 2026. The arrested individuals — Jatin Bhardwaj, alias Nannu, and Sukhwinder Singh, alias Bagga — are both 28-year-old residents of Rajpura, Punjab.
How the Arrests Unfolded
A dedicated team of the Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC), Crime Branch, led by Inspector Man Singh and Inspector Sunder Gautam under the supervision of ARSC ACP Sanjay Kr. Nagpal, had been monitoring extortion calls made to businessmen by gangsters operating from outside India for the past two to three months. Following extortion calls and social media claims of responsibility, the team conducted extensive technical surveillance and field verification.
On 24 June, acting on a tip-off from a secret informer, a trap was laid in Delhi's Rohini area. At approximately 10:50 pm, Jatin Bhardwaj was apprehended. A semi-automatic pistol (.32 bore) and four live cartridges were recovered from his possession. He was arrested under FIR No. 173/26 dated 25 June, under Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act at Crime Branch Police Station.
Investigators subsequently traced the source of the recovered firearm to Sukhwinder Singh, who was arrested in the same case. A country-made pistol and two live cartridges were recovered at his instance.
Who the Accused Are
Jatin Bhardwaj is reportedly a drug addict with a history spanning 14 criminal cases — including theft, burglary, snatching, Arms Act violations, and NDPS Act offences — registered in Punjab and Haryana between 2014 and 2025. He allegedly worked directly for Goldy Dhillon.
Sukhwinder Singh is reportedly a childhood friend of Dhillon and allegedly provided logistical support, including hideouts, to gang members on Dhillon's instructions. He is linked to seven criminal cases in Punjab between 2016 and 2025. Investigators allege he deliberately established dominance in his area by intimidating rival drug suppliers and eliminating competition.
The Goldy Dhillon Syndicate
According to officials, Goldy Dhillon — based abroad — has allegedly sought to control the illegal arms trafficking and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) trade in Punjab by compelling local criminals and peddlers to operate under his syndicate's umbrella or face violent consequences. His network reportedly communicates through sophisticated encrypted apps including Zangi and Signal.
Notably, Dhillon's name recently surfaced during the investigation into the murder of a medical store manager in Chandigarh, further indicating the alleged reach of his criminal network. This is not the first time Delhi Police has moved against his associates; the syndicate has repeatedly come under law enforcement scrutiny for its alleged role in organised crime.
Arms and Evidence Recovered
The total haul from the operation includes: one semi-automatic pistol (.32 bore), one country-made pistol, six live cartridges, one motorcycle, and four mobile phones. Investigation into the broader network is ongoing.
With these arrests, Delhi Police has struck at the logistical backbone of a syndicate that has long used Punjab-based foot soldiers to execute orders from abroad — and the investigation is expected to yield further leads into the gang's supply chain.
Point of View
Economically vulnerable individuals — many with drug dependencies that make them easier to control. What stands out here is the alleged use of encrypted apps like Zangi, a platform specifically marketed for anonymity, suggesting syndicates are actively upgrading their operational security. Delhi Police's ARSC has been effective at disruption, but disruption is not dismantlement — Goldy Dhillon remains abroad, and the extortion ecosystem he allegedly runs will reconstitute unless agencies pursue the financial and digital trails that connect the foot soldiers to the principals.
NationPress
27 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the two operatives arrested by Delhi Police in the Goldy Dhillon gang case?
The two arrested operatives are Jatin Bhardwaj, alias Nannu, and Sukhwinder Singh, alias Bagga — both 28-year-olds from Rajpura, Punjab. They were apprehended by the Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell of Delhi Police's Crime Branch on 24 June 2026 in Delhi's Rohini area.
Who is Goldy Dhillon and why is he wanted?
Goldy Dhillon is an overseas-based gangster whose syndicate is accused of running extortion rackets targeting Indian businessmen, controlling illegal arms trafficking, and dominating the NDPS trade in Punjab through intimidation and violence. His name has also surfaced in the investigation into the murder of a medical store manager in Chandigarh.
What arms and evidence were recovered in the Delhi Police operation?
Police recovered one semi-automatic pistol (.32 bore), one country-made pistol, six live cartridges, one motorcycle, and four mobile phones. The firearms were linked to both accused — the semi-automatic pistol to Jatin Bhardwaj and the country-made pistol to Sukhwinder Singh.
How did the Goldy Dhillon gang communicate and operate from abroad?
According to investigators, gang members used encrypted communication apps — specifically Zangi and Signal — to receive instructions from Goldy Dhillon, who is based outside India. Local operatives then provided logistical support, hideouts, and carried out criminal activities on his directions.
What is the criminal background of the two arrested accused?
Jatin Bhardwaj has 14 prior criminal cases — including theft, burglary, snatching, and Arms and NDPS Act violations — registered in Punjab and Haryana between 2014 and 2025. Sukhwinder Singh has 7 prior cases in Punjab between 2016 and 2025 and is reportedly a childhood friend of Goldy Dhillon who allegedly managed logistics and hideouts for the gang.
