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Proclaimed offender linked to Kala Jathedi-Sampat Nehra gang arrested after 8 years on the run

Delhi Police arrested Ravi Malik alias Bhura, a proclaimed offender and alleged close associate of the Kala Jathedi-Sampat Nehra gang, after eight years on the run in Delhi. A tip on April 22 about his movements near a Rohini school led to a targeted operation and his arrest on April 24, 2026.

Why It Matters

The arrest underscores ongoing efforts to apprehend long-absconding criminals and disrupt gang networks in the Delhi-NCR region.

Timeline

12 Events

2009-2011: Involvement in multiple serious offences

2009-2011

Between 2009 and 2011, Malik was involved in multiple serious offences, including murder, robbery, attempt to murder and Arms Act offences.

April 24, 2026: Arrest of Ravi Malik alias Bhura in Rohini

April 24, 2026

The accused, Ravi Malik alias Bhura, was apprehended from Rohini after a targeted operation based on inputs; described as a proclaimed offender and alleged close associate of Kala Jathedi-Sampat Nehra gang.

April 22, 2026: Secret inputs on movement near Rohini school

April 22, 2026

A team received secret information about Malik's movement near a school in Rohini on April 22.

2020: Evaded capture in Meerut encounter

2020

He evaded capture during an encounter in Meerut, despite sustaining multiple bullet injuries.

2020: Meerut murder with Shiv Shakti Naydu

2020

He teamed up with Shiv Shakti Naydu and was allegedly involved in a 2020 murder case in Meerut, in which one person was killed and another injured.

2018: Declared proclaimed offender

2018

Malik was declared a proclaimed offender in 2018 after he failed to appear before the trial court.

2018: Robbery case in Rani Bagh

2018

In 2018, he was involved in a robbery case in Rani Bagh.

2017: Murder in Burari linked to rival gang

2017

In 2017, Malik was involved in a murder linked to a rival gang in Burari.

2012: Arrest after encounter; jailed till 2017

2012

Arrest following an encounter in 2012; Malik remained in jail till 2017.

2012: Case registered under IPC and Arms Act

2012

A case was registered in 2012 under IPC sections including attempt to murder, robbery and assault on public servants, along with provisions of the Arms Act.

2011: Murder inside jail premises

2011

He was allegedly involved in the murder of a man inside jail premises in 2011 along with other inmates.

2006: Dispute over sister's property leads to shooting and arrest

2006

Following a dispute over an alleged encroachment on his sister's property, Malik opened fire on rivals and was arrested.