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
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
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
A team received secret information about Malik's movement near a school in Rohini on April 22.
2020: Evaded capture in Meerut encounter
He evaded capture during an encounter in Meerut, despite sustaining multiple bullet injuries.
2020: Meerut murder with Shiv Shakti Naydu
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
Malik was declared a proclaimed offender in 2018 after he failed to appear before the trial court.
2018: Robbery case in Rani Bagh
In 2018, he was involved in a robbery case in Rani Bagh.
2017: Murder in Burari linked to rival gang
In 2017, Malik was involved in a murder linked to a rival gang in Burari.
2012: Arrest after encounter; jailed till 2017
Arrest following an encounter in 2012; Malik remained in jail till 2017.
2012: Case registered under IPC and Arms Act
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
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
Following a dispute over an alleged encroachment on his sister's property, Malik opened fire on rivals and was arrested.