Indian gangster Himanshu Bhau has reportedly been arrested in Las Vegas, United States. Indian agencies are now working to bring him back to India, although his deportation date has not yet been confirmed.
Bhau first came under the police scanner in 2019, when he was just 17 years old. He was reportedly involved in a shooting incident, following which police arrested him and sent him to a juvenile home. However, he later escaped.
Three murders in five days
In 2022, Bhau gained notoriety in Haryana and Delhi-NCR after being linked to several violent gang-related killings. He subsequently fled India. In 2023, Interpol issued a Red Notice against him.
Haryana Police announced a reward of ₹1.5 lakh for information leading to his arrest, while Delhi Police offered a reward of ₹1 lakh.
18 cases were registered across three districts
According to police records, 18 criminal cases were registered against Bhau. These included cases related to murder, robbery, fraud and extortion. He was also reportedly associated with the gangs led by Neeraj Bawana and Naveen Bali.
The search reached abroad
The Haryana Special Task Force (STF) worked with American agencies to trace Bhau. With assistance from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division, he was reportedly arrested in Las Vegas.
Gangster Neeraj Faridpuria was also reportedly arrested in the United States.
Indian agencies are now working to bring both men back to India to face legal proceedings. However, officials have not yet confirmed when they will be returned.
