New Delhi: In a major crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, the Anti Gangs Squad (AGS) of the Crime Branch has apprehended a notorious history-sheeter identified as Gajender alias Tinnu, aged 32, hailing from Village Dichao Kalan, Najafgarh. During the arrest, the police recovered two illegal firearms along with six live cartridges of different bores.
The accused, a well-known figure in Delhi’s criminal underworld, has an extensive criminal history with involvement in 38 criminal cases, including robbery, car-jacking, abduction, and arms-related offences. He is listed as a history-sheeter at Baba Haridas Nagar Police Station.
Operation and Arrest
The arrest followed weeks of surveillance and intelligence-gathering by a dedicated team of the AGS, tasked with tracking the movements of gang members and arms suppliers.
Under the leadership of Inspector Gulshan Yadav and close supervision of ACP Bhagwati Prasad, the team deployed technical surveillance and human intelligence sources across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
On July 4, 2025, a significant breakthrough came when ASI Mahesh and Head Constable Paramjeet received specific input about Gajender’s location. A trap was swiftly laid near Sai Baba Mandir in Najafgarh. After a brief chase and resistance, Gajender was apprehended.
Upon his search, police recovered one sophisticated 0.32 bore pistol with a magazine loaded with five live cartridges from his possession. Additionally, a single-shot pistol along with another live cartridge was recovered from his bag.
A case has been registered under FIR No. 168/2025 dated July 5, 2025, at the Crime Branch Police Station under relevant sections of the Arms Act (25/54/59).
Career of Crime
Gajender’s criminal journey reportedly began in his early youth. After the demise of his father, he and his mother moved to Roshanpura, New Delhi. Lacking family guidance and driven by alcohol dependency, he fell into bad company.
Initially involved in petty thefts and snatching cases, he later associated with infamous chain snatchers like Sanjay Bihari and Pankaj.
His criminal activities escalated over the years. In 2020, he was arrested for a high-profile abduction-for-extortion case registered at PS Mundka. In that incident, he abducted a property dealer at gunpoint in a Toyota Fortuner and demanded ₹50 lakh ransom from the victim’s family.
After serving jail time, he shifted focus to illegal arms supply, emerging as a key arms peddler for various gangs in the Delhi-NCR region.
Prior Criminal Record
Gajender’s record spans across several police stations and jurisdictions, revealing a deep-rooted involvement in organized crime. A few of his notable past cases include:
- Abduction and Extortion: PS Mundka, FIR No. 62/2021
- Arms Act Violations: PS Baba Haridas Nagar, FIR No. 69/2021
- Robbery and Car-jacking: Multiple FIRs under IPC Sections 392/394/397/411
- Snatching and Theft: Numerous cases dating back to 2010 across Najafgarh, Dwarka, Paschim Vihar, Mehrauli, and Nangloi
His criminal history includes offences registered at over 20 police stations, some even spanning to Bahadurgarh in Haryana. Many of these FIRs involved the use of weapons, suggesting his increasing involvement in violent crimes over time.
Items Recovered
- One sophisticated pistol (.32 bore) with a magazine and five live cartridges
- One single-shot pistol with one live cartridge
The Arrest
Officials said that Gajender’s arrest is a major success in curbing illegal arms trafficking in the capital. “His involvement in supplying weapons to local gangs posed a significant threat to public safety,” said an officer associated with the operation.
“His apprehension will help in dismantling parts of the arms distribution network active in Delhi-NCR.”
Team Behind the Operation
The operation was carried out by a team led by Inspector Gulshan Yadav, including SI Chetan, SI Randhawa, SI Rajesh, ASI Mahesh Tyagi, HC Prashant, HC Badri Prasad, HC Paramjeet, and HC Arvind, under the guidance of ACP Bhagwati Prasad.
Conclusion
With Delhi Police continuing its crackdown on organized crime and illegal arms trade, the arrest of Gajender @ Tinnu marks a significant step in ensuring safety and rule of law in the capital.
Investigations are ongoing to trace the supply chain and identify associates of the accused involved in the arms network.
