Himanshu Bhau, Notorious Haryana Gangster, Captured in US
Himanshu Bhau, a key figure in India's organized crime, has been apprehended in the United States following an Interpol Red Notice.
Bhau is wanted in 18 criminal cases, including murder and extortion.
He has been linked to several high-profile shootings in Delhi and Haryana.
His arrest marks a significant step in India's efforts to extradite him for trial.
Himanshu Bhau, a prominent gangster from Haryana, has been arrested in the United States by the FBI, according to reports. This development follows an Interpol Red Notice issued in August 2023, which declared him wanted for multiple serious offenses, including murder, attempted murder, and extortion across Delhi and Haryana.
Bhau, whose real name is Himanshu Ritoliya, originates from Ritoli village in Rohtak district, Haryana. He is believed to have established a vast criminal network that spans Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Punjab while operating from abroad. His criminal activities have drawn the attention of various Indian law enforcement agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and local police forces, who have placed him on their wanted lists.
Born in 2002, Bhau is among the youngest individuals to rise within Haryana’s organized crime scene. His criminal career reportedly began in his teenage years, and he notably escaped from a juvenile correctional facility in 2020. Investigators have linked him to numerous serious crimes, including illegal weapons possession and conspiracy. His gang is also associated with the Neeraj Bawana gang and has been involved in violent confrontations with rival factions, such as the Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar network.
Bhau and his associates have been implicated in several high-profile shootings and violent incidents, including a murder at a Burger King in Delhi and attacks targeting public figures. His gang has allegedly used violence and intimidation tactics against business owners to extract extortion payments. The police spotlight on Bhau intensified in 2022 when multiple murders were reported in quick succession in Haryana, attributed to his network's activities.
The recent arrest in the United States is a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts by Indian authorities to extradite Bhau to face justice. While the Interpol Red Notice facilitates his provisional arrest, the actual process of extradition will depend on legal protocols and agreements between the US and India. This case highlights the complexities of international law enforcement collaboration in tackling organized crime.
