The Delhi Police has arrested a member of the Jyoti Baba gang, who was wanted in a murder case and had jumped the interim bail, from West Delhi, an official said on Thursday.
The accused, Rakesh alias Tinku (32), was apprehended after police laid a trap following a tip-off regarding his movements, he said.
Police said a court issued non-bailable warrants against Rakesh in an FIR related to murder, rioting and criminal intimidation.
“A team received input about his whereabouts on May 5. The accused allegedly tried to evade arrest but was overpowered. A semi-automatic Bretta pistol, along with two live cartridges, was recovered from his possession,” said the police officer.
He said Rakesh, an active operative of the Jyoti Baba gang, was wanted for the 2022 murder of Ram Niwas inside Tihar Jail. He, along with another accused, Sachin alias Chhikara and their associates, allegedly killed Ram Niwas due to previous enmity.
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Rakesh was first lodged in Tihar Jail in 2018 and later became associated with the Jyoti Baba gang.
Police records showed that the accused is involved in multiple criminal cases, including offences related to murder, attempt to murder, robbery, assault and illegal possession of arms.
Police said further investigation is underway.
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