US forces arrest two Indian crime syndicate gangsters

United States immigration officers arrested fugitive criminals Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria in Las Vegas on October 22. This high-profile arrest happened following crucial intelligence shared by the Haryana Special Task Force. Both men are prominent rivals of jailed crime boss Lawrence Bishnoi. Security agencies in India are currently working with American officials to secure their swift deportation.Bhau, whose real name is Himanshu Ritoliya, operated internationally using a fake passport under the name Himanshu Sigroha. Delhi and Haryana Police listed him as highly wanted, and Interpol had issued a notice against him. His criminal dossier includes numerous cases of murder, kidnapping, and extortion. Intelligence reports previously linked his operations to Portugal. He also maintained deep alliances with notorious gang leaders Neeraj Bawana and Naveen Bali.

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Faridpuria carries a similarly heavy criminal record, with more than 25 registered cases. Originally from Palwal district, he received a life sentence for murder in 2015 but secured bail from the High Court in 2019. He soon surfaced as a key suspect in the June 2019 killing of a Congress spokesperson in Faridabad. Fleeing to Canada through Dubai, he reportedly took charge of the Bambiha syndicate. He later relocated to American soil to join directly with Bhau.

Recent Delhi Murders Point To Syndicate Delhi Police heavily suspect the Bhau syndicate orchestrated recent violent crimes across the National Capital Region. In September, gunmen murdered gym trainer Vijay Kumar in Aya Nagar. Assailants fired around 15 rounds outside a local fitness center. Shortly after the incident, a social media profile claiming to represent Bhau took responsibility for the incident.

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Earlier this year, gunmen fired more than 60 rounds to kill 55-year-old dairy businessman Ratan Lohia in the same Aya Nagar neighborhood. Investigators believe this was brutal retaliation related to a previous gang rivalry involving Lohia's family. Detectives suspect Faridpuria directed shooters traveling from Haryana to execute the daytime attack. Police have already detained four suspected members of their crew in connection with this murder.Bringing both fugitives back to India will solve several pending homicide cases and weaken overseas criminal networks targeting Indian citizens.