Capture of Proclaimed Offender Ends Five-Year Run

Alleged gang member Manish Malhotra, a key figure in the Saddam Gauri-Salman Tyagi gang, was arrested by Delhi Police after a five-year pursuit. Charged with various offences including MCOCA, he was eventually captured at his rented flat in Burari after police cut through an iron grill.

Delhi Police announced the arrest of Manish Malhotra, an alleged gang member charged with multiple criminal offences, including those under MCOCA. He had been evading arrest for five years before his capture.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Satish Kumar revealed that Malhotra, a crucial operative in the Saddam Gauri-Salman Tyagi gang, was involved in activities terrorising local communities. His capture follows years of eluding authorities through frequent address changes and clandestine operations.

The arrest came after a raid at his Burari flat, where police, overcoming resistance, breached his premises by cutting through an iron grill. Accusations against Malhotra include threatening witnesses and engaging in abduction and assault.

(With inputs from agencies.)