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Delhi Police foil NCR extortion plot, arrest three ‘Gangland’ operatives

Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested three members of a newly formed Mathura-based criminal outfit called "Gangland," including its alleged kingpin, Kanha Singh Jadaul. The operation successfully foiled a suspected extortion plot targeting businesses across the National Capital Region. Investigators stated that the group was inspired by a fugitive gangster and planned to carry out armed intimidation and firing attacks to generate fear and extort money.

State

Delhi

First reported

August 2026

Agency involved

Delhi Police Special Cell (South-West Range)

Arrests

Three members of the Gangland gang

Charges or sections cited

Section 25 of the Arms Act

FIR details

FIR No. 178/2026 dated July 30

Status

Accused arrested, further investigation underway

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The arrests were executed by the Special Cell's South-West Range team after receiving specific intelligence inputs. Officers laid a trap in the Dwarka area during the intervening night of July 29 and July 30, intercepting the suspects while they were travelling in a Scorpio vehicle and allegedly scouting for targets. Police recovered three firearms, eleven live cartridges, and the vehicle during the operation.

According to police records, the alleged kingpin and his associates have backgrounds involving prior criminal cases in Rajasthan, including murder, attempted murder, rioting, and violations of the Arms Act. Following the interception, authorities registered an FIR under the Arms Act at the Special Cell police station and initiated further investigations into the network's activities.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention specific business names targeted by the gang or any subsequent court proceedings beyond the initial registration of the FIR.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The three suspects have been arrested by Delhi Police, and an FIR has been registered under the Arms Act while further investigations continue.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Businesses in the National Capital Region that were targeted or identified as potential victims of extortion plots and intimidation.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

March 2026One of the accused allegedly opened a gym in Jaipur before facing financial losses.

Intervening night of July 29 and 30, 2026Police intercepted and apprehended three members of the Gangland gang in the Dwarka area of Delhi.

July 30, 2026Delhi Police registered an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act at the Special Cell police station.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The gang allegedly scouted for vulnerable business targets in the Delhi-NCR region to extort money from them.
Members reportedly planned to use intimidation tactics, including firing attacks on offices or vehicles, to create fear.
The suspects travelled in a Scorpio vehicle to survey locations and identify potential targets before being intercepted.

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Sources and further reading

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telanganatoday.comOriginal report Telangana TodayOpens via Google News Gangland Shooters, Planning Attacks And Extortions In Delhi, Arrested While Hunting 'Soft Targets' - News18News18 · 13 Aug 2026

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