Two held after Delhi gunfight linked to plan against Munawar Faruqui

Two men alleged to be members of an organised crime syndicate were arrested after a pre-dawn gunfight with Delhi Police on Jaitpur Kalindi Kunj Road on Thursday, police said. The suspects, identified as Rahul, 29, of Panipat, and Sahil, 37, of Bhiwani, were intercepted around 3 a.m. after officers acting on intelligence spotted a suspicious motorcycle, authorities said. Police said the pair had been tasked with targeting a social media influencer, reportedly stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui.

Officers from the Special Cells Counter Intelligence Unit laid a trap after receiving information that the suspects were moving in the New Friends Colony area, an officer said. When police signalled the riders to stop, the men opened fire, prompting return fire in which both were struck in the legs and overpowered. Firearms and the motorcycle used by the suspects were seized at the scene, and both were taken to hospital for treatment before being placed under arrest, police said.

Investigators allege Rahul and Sahil acted on instructions from a foreign-based gang leader identified as Rohit Godara, who is said to be working with Canada-based Goldy Brar and an absconding associate named...