New Delhi: Delhi Police has arrested a 22-year-old alleged criminal wanted in several cases of robbery and shooting and recovered an illegal pistol from his possession.
Police stated on Saturday that Dhruv, also known as Raj or Toofan, a resident of Jahangir Puri, was arrested from the Bhalswa Dairy area in North Delhi. He was wanted in four separate cases of robbery and shooting registered at different police stations. The arrest was made following information received on March 13, which indicated that Dhruv would come near the Bhalswa Dairy lake on Golf Course Road to meet his associates.
A police team laid a trap and arrested him. During the search, police recovered a semi-automatic pistol and two cartridges of 7.65 mm caliber from him. Police have registered a case against him under relevant sections of the Arms Act.
According to police, Dhruv revealed that he was associated with a group of young criminals and juveniles known as the SD Group, which is active in the Jahangir Puri and Bhalswa Dairy areas. He also disclosed his connections with other members of the gang, including Deepak and Salman.
Bhalswa Dairy
Bhalswa Dairy is a densely populated, low-income neighborhood in northwest Delhi, India, historically known for its large dairy settlement. Its name originates from the “Bhalswa Jahangirpur” area, and it is now more commonly recognized for the adjacent **Bhalswa landfill**, one of Delhi’s three major waste dumping sites that began operations in 1994. The landfill has become a dominant feature of the area, impacting the local environment and community life.
Jahangir Puri
Jahangir Puri is a residential neighborhood in North Delhi, India. Historically, it is believed to have been established during the Mughal era, possibly named after Emperor Jahangir (reigned 1605–1627), and has since evolved into a densely populated urban area.
Bhalswa Dairy lake
Bhalswa Dairy is a large, polluted water body in northwest Delhi, India, which originated as a rainwater collection pond centuries ago. Historically used by local dairy farmers, it has been heavily encroached upon and now primarily serves as a landfill site, with a significant portion of its area covered by a growing garbage mound. Today, it is a stark example of urban environmental degradation and a focus of local conservation concerns.
Golf Course Road
Golf Course Road is a major thoroughfare in Gurgaon (now Gurugram), India, known for its high-end residential and commercial developments. The road gets its name from the Delhi Golf Club, which was historically located in the area before urban expansion. Today, it symbolizes the city’s rapid transformation into a modern corporate and luxury hub.
