Daring Night Operation Thwarts Extortionists in South District

A dramatic police operation in South District resulted in the capture of notorious criminal Rakesh and two associates. Following a tense exchange of gunfire, police confiscated firearms and a stolen motorcycle. The effort was part of an investigation into a recent extortion case linked to the disbanded Prince Teotia Gang.

In a dramatic encounter late Saturday night, South District police successfully apprehended notorious criminal Rakesh and his two associates, following an intense exchange of gunfire. According to a police release, a bulletproof jacket saved Officer Sandeep Dhayal's life during the confrontation.

This daring operation involved Special Staff and AATS units, targeting the suspects for their connection to a recent firing and extortion case in Saket. The police confirmed capturing three criminals, reportedly linked to the now-defunct Prince Teotia Gang, after a brief armed skirmish on June 5, 2026.

On June 1, gunmen fired multiple rounds outside a complainant's residence in Lado Sarai, prompting an investigation that identified Rakesh, aka Raka, among others, as culprits. On June 5, intelligence suggested the suspects were traveling with illegal arms, leading to a tactical police operation that thwarted the criminal's bid to flee and resulted in their capture.