Wanted criminal, extortionist arrested in Dwarka

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 31 2016 | 6:48 PM IST
A wanted criminal and extortionist involved in firing and injuring a Delhi Police constable has been arrested along with two of his associates from Sector 9 in Dwarka, police said today.
Roshan Gupta known as Khalla was involved in firing on a police constable at Kakrola Mor picket in 2011, injuring him in the shoulder.
He was declared a proclaimed offender in two cases involving the attack on the policeman, said Ravindra Yadav, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch).
Roshan extorted protection money from betting operators in west Delhi and roamed around with an armed bodygauard.
His arrested associates include his bodyguard Pradeep and another criminal Rafiullah who was convicted and sentenced to 7-year jail term in a train robbery at New Delhi railway station in 2010, said the officer.
Roshan was involved in more than 14 cases of attempt to murder, possession of illegal arms and criminal intimidation, the officer added.

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First Published: Aug 31 2016 | 6:48 PM IST