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American Authorities Detain Notorious Indian Gangster Himanshu Bhau in Las Vegas
Indian law enforcement agencies are working to secure the deportation of Himanshu Bhau following his apprehension in the United States.
By Headlinne · Compiled from reporting by Times of India, Hindustan Times and Hindu
Federal authorities in the United States detained notorious Indian fugitive Himanshu Bhau in Las Vegas during a joint operation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and immigration officials.
The arrest on Thursday night followed a tip-off from the Haryana Police special task force after a one-and-a-half-month investigation into the whereabouts of the criminal syndicate leader.
Bhau faces dozens of criminal cases in India, including charges of murder, extortion, and shootings that have terrorized businesses across several northern states.
Haryana Police Inspector General Simardeep Singh said that both gangsters had been detained in Las Vegas.
The Hindustan Times reported that Neeraj Faridpuria was arrested alongside Bhau during the operation.
Investigators stated that Faridpuria was wanted in at least 63 criminal cases, while Bhau had at least 41 cases registered against him.
Bhau escaped from a juvenile correctional facility in Hisar in 2020 and subsequently fled India in 2022 using a passport obtained through fraudulent documents.
From overseas locations including Portugal and the United States, he allegedly directed an organized crime network responsible for high-profile targeted killings and extortions.
The Times of India reported that his syndicate claimed responsibility for multiple violent incidents, including a brazen shooting at a fast-food outlet in West Delhi.
The Hindustan Times reported that the gang also faced scrutiny over an attack at the home of YouTuber Elvish Yadav and the fatal shooting of an associate of singer Rahul Yadav.
The Hindu reported that the Special Task Force of Haryana Police is coordinating with the Central Bureau of Investigation to finalize modalities for the deportation.
Law enforcement officials have initiated formal extradition procedures to return the suspects to India to face pending charges.
Reporting from
- Times of IndiaBalanced
FBI detains gangster Himanshu Bhau, India may get custody soon
- Hindustan Times
Wanted gangster Himanshu Bhau in US immigration custody, faces multiple murder cases in India
- The HinduBalanced
Haryana Police, CBI working to expedite deportation of gangster Himanshu Bhau from U.S.
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