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2 members of Mewati gang in police net

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Two members of the notorious Mewati gang wanted in connection with an alleged assault on policemen here have been arrested by Crime Branch sleuths.

The arrested duo has been identified as Mubarik (35) and Irfan, both residents of Faridabad, an official said, adding that a stolen car was recovered from their possession.

Following a tip-off on March 22 that Mubarik and Irfan, members of the Mewati gang, would come near Lado Sarai T-Point in a stolen car, a trap was laid to nab them, a senior government official said, adding that a stolen car was seized from their possession.

The duo told police that they were active members of the Mewat and had executed theft and robberies in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
 

On March 9, the duo had allegedly assaulted some policemen when they were asked to stop on the Mehrauli-Badarpur road.

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First Published: Mar 25 2016 | 8:48 PM IST

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