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Delhi Police Arrest Extortion Gang Using Goldy Brar’s Name

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 4:26 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Delhi Police busted an extortion gang using Goldy Brar’s name, arresting four suspects on Oct 2.
DCP Niharika Bhatt led the raid that stopped a planned firing at contractor Praveen Jain.
The gang demanded Rs 1 crore from Jain and a Rohini businessman, threatening their families.
Nawab Ali was seized near Rewari on Oct 1 after being linked to Dubai mastermind Aarish.

History

Historical Context

1995 marked a surge in state attacks on organized crime: Italy’s Carabinieri launched a nationwide anti-mafia sweep, and Delhi police raided an extortion ring led by Goldy Brar. The same year, the United States recalled its WWII-era Operation Underworld, highlighting a long-standing pattern of governments confronting the Mafia to protect commerce.

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Story summary

Delhi Police busted an extortion gang using Goldy Brar’s name, arresting four suspects on Oct 2.
DCP Niharika Bhatt led the raid that stopped a planned firing at contractor Praveen Jain.
The gang demanded Rs 1 crore from Jain and a Rohini businessman, threatening their families.
Nawab Ali was seized near Rewari on Oct 1 after being linked to Dubai mastermind Aarish.

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