In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a key member of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar gang from Loni, Uttar Pradesh. The arrest is being seen as a significant strike against organised crime networks that have been involved in extortion, robbery, and violent offences across northern and western India.
The accused, identified as Vikas alias Vicky, hails from Mahendergarh district in Haryana. He had been declared a proclaimed offender and carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to his capture.
Wanted in 18 Cases Across Multiple States
Police sources confirmed that Vikas is wanted in at least 18 criminal cases across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. These cases include murder conspiracies, extortion, robbery, and illegal possession of arms. Investigators noted that he played a key logistical and operational role in coordinating gang activities across multiple states.
Past Evasion and Criminal Links
In 2023, Vikas arranged accommodation for about 10 gang members in Gurugram, where they allegedly planned the murder of a rival gang leader inside a court complex. While other suspects were arrested at the time, Vikas managed to escape, prompting authorities to intensify the multi-state hunt.
He was briefly detained by Haryana Police in Hisar but went underground following his release. Police further revealed that he had interacted with notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in Jaipur jail in 2021 and later aligned himself firmly with the Godara–Brar gang, participating in robberies and extortion rackets to raise funds for the syndicate.
Significance of the Arrest
Senior Delhi Police officials described the arrest as a major blow to organised crime networks, highlighting the Crime Branch’s resolve to dismantle gang operations that undermine public safety. Investigations are ongoing, and police are expected to pursue further leads to resolve pending cases connected to the gang.