New Delhi, Oct 7, 2025
A wanted Nepali gangster, Bhim Mahabahadur Jora, was shot dead in a police encounter at Astha Kunj Park near New Delhi’s Nehru Place, officials said on Tuesday.
The joint operation was carried out by the Gurugram Crime Branch (Sector 43) and the Delhi Police’s Special Staff late on Monday night.
The 30-year-old criminal, carrying a cash reward of Rs one lakh, was wanted in multiple heinous crimes, including murder, dacoity, and a recent Rs 20 lakh burglary in Gurugram, Haryana, at the residence of a BJP functionary, according to the police.
One sophisticated automatic pistol, one live round, empty cartridges and a bag containing housebreaking tools have been recovered by the police.
The officials also mentioned that the operation was led by Inspector Narendra Sh