National News 2025-07-29

THE STAFF OF PS MANDAWALI, EAST DISTRICT THWART MURDER CONSPIRACY; FOUR ARMED ACCUSED NABBED WITH ILLEGAL WEAPONS IN MANDWALI

Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

BRIEF: -

In a significant breakthrough, during the intervening night of July 28-29, 2025, alert action by night patrolling staff led to the apprehension of four armed individuals, thereby preventing a potential criminal incident

INCIDENT: -

To effectively curb the crimes of snatching, robbery, and theft in the jurisdiction of PS Mandawali, the local police have intensified patrolling, picket checking, and other preventive measures under the close supervision of ATO/Mandawali and overall guidance of ACP/Mayur Vihar.

On the night of July 28-29, 2025 HC Pushpender, along with Ct. Dharmender and Vijender, was on night patrol duty near the Community Centre on Budha Marg, Mandawali. They noticed four suspicious individuals hiding behind parked vehicles. Upon being challenged, the suspects attempted to flee but were swiftly chased and apprehended by the patrolling team. One of the suspects, identified as Gurinder Singh (24), pulled out a pistol and aimed it at the police team. In a courageous act, HC Pushpender disarmed and overpowered him before the weapon could be fired. Two live cartridges were recovered from the pistol’s magazine. Another accused, Balpreet Singh (22), was apprehended by CT Vijender and found to be carrying a country-made pistol loaded with one live cartridge. The remaining two suspects fled into the Community Centre but were swiftly cornered by CT Dharmender. Sachin Kumar (28) was found in possession of a live cartridge and a silver metal sword, while Pradeep Pandey (22) was carrying three live cartridges in his pocket. All four accused were taken into custody and the recovered illegal firearms, ammunition, and weapons have been seized. A case vide FIR No. 356/25 under Sections 221/132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 25/27 of the Arms Act has been registered at PS Mandawali on the statement of HC Pushpender and investigation was taken up.

INTERROGATION: -

During interrogation, all the accused persons namely Gurinder Singh, Balpreet Singh, Sachin, and Pradeep Pandey voluntarily disclosed that they were facing financial difficulties due to unemployment and got involved in a criminal conspiracy to commit the murder of one Sunny, a resident of Mandawali, Delhi. The conspiracy was allegedly masterminded by a person named Amar, residing in Canada, who offered them a substantial amount of money to carry out the act. The plan was coordinated by Gurinder Singh, who had received approximately ?2.5–3 lakhs from Amar through foreign channels while he was in Dubai. After returning to India, Gurinder along with his associates—Balpreet, Sachin, and Pradeep—travelled to Delhi on 26.07.2025. Upon arrival, they visited religious places, procured weapons including a sword and firearms, and stayed at a hotel in Laxmi Nagar. On 28.07.2025, they moved towards Mandawali to locate the target Sunny, but were apprehended by alert local police before any act could be committed. Illegal weapons, including a pistol, a country-made firearm, live cartridges, and a sword, were recovered from their possession. All accused have confessed their roles in the conspiracy and the possession of illegal arms. Efforts are being made to identify and apprehend the foreign-based handler and trace the money trail. Further investigation is underway. This successful operation reflects the East District Police's commitment to public safety and proactive crime prevention through vigilant policing and swift action.

MOTIVE OF THE ACCUSED: -

The primary motive behind the actions of the accused—Gurinder Singh, Balpreet Singh, Sachin Kumar, and Pradeep Pandey—was financial gain. Faced with unemployment and economic hardship, the accused were lured into a murder-for-hire plot allegedly masterminded by a person named Amar, residing in Canada, who promised them a substantial amount of money for killing an individual named Sunny, a resident of Mandawali, Delhi. Gurinder Singh, the key conspirator, had previously received around ?2.5–3 lakhs via Hawala channels while working in Dubai to facilitate the murder. The group then traveled to Delhi to execute the plan but were apprehended before they could carry it out.

PROFILE OF ACCUSED PERSONS: -

? 1. Pradeep Pandey

Pradeep Pandey (22), is a resident of Ludhiana, Punjab, and originally from Gonda, UP. A 5th standard dropout and daily-wage laborer, he is addicted to alcohol and was roped into a murder conspiracy by co-accused Sachin. He arrived in Delhi to execute the plan and was found carrying 3 live cartridges. He is also linked to a separate robbery conspiracy (FIR No. 325/2025) involving the luring of an acquaintance.

? 2. Balpreet Singh

Balpreet Singh (21), is a Class 12 pass Wi-Fi technician from Ludhiana. Initially hesitant, he joined the conspiracy on Gurinder’s insistence and was part of the murder plan contracted by Amar from Canada. He procured a sword and was caught with a country-made pistol and one live round.

? 3. Gurinder Singh @ Sahil

Gurinder Singh @ Sahil (21), hails from Ludhiana and had been working in Dubai. A Class 12 pass technician, he is the main conspirator who received ?2.5–3 lakh via Hawala for executing the murder. He returned from Dubai, coordinated the entire plan, and was armed with a pistol and two live rounds.

? 4. Sachin

Sachin (21), is a 12th pass Wi-Fi technician from Ludhiana, with roots in Jaunpur, UP. He was initially reluctant but later joined the conspiracy for financial gain. He introduced Pradeep Pandey to the plan and was found with a sword and one live round at the time of arrest.

DETAILS OF RECOVERY FROM ACCUSED PERSONS: -

1. Gurinder Singh @ Sahil

One illegal pistol
Two live cartridges

2. Balpreet Singh

One country-made pistol (desi katta)
One live cartridge

3. Sachin KumarBR

One sword
One live cartridge

4. Pradeep Pandey

Three live cartridges

APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC: -

The East District Police is fully committed to maintaining public safety and thwarting criminal conspiracies that threaten peace and security in the community. This case highlights how timely police intervention can avert serious crimes.

We appeal to the public to:

Remain alert and vigilant in your surroundings, especially during late-night hours.

Immediately report any suspicious individuals, activities, or unattended objects to the Police Control Room by dialling 112.

Discourage illegal activities and counsel youth against falling prey to criminal influences or financial traps.

Cooperate actively with law enforcement and support community policing initiatives to make neighbourhoods safer.

Your cooperation and awareness are vital in helping us prevent crime. Together, we can build a safer, stronger society.

“Stay Aware. Stay Safe. Help Us Help You.”

Bureau Chief Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

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Date: 04-10-2025

THE STAFF OF PS MANDAWALI, EAST DISTRICT THWART MURDER CONSPIRACY; FOUR ARMED ACCUSED NABBED WITH ILLEGAL WEAPONS IN MANDWALI

Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

BRIEF: -

INCIDENT: -

INTERROGATION: -

MOTIVE OF THE ACCUSED: -

PROFILE OF ACCUSED PERSONS: -

? 1. Pradeep Pandey

? 2. Balpreet Singh

? 3. Gurinder Singh @ Sahil

? 4. Sachin

DETAILS OF RECOVERY FROM ACCUSED PERSONS: -

1. Gurinder Singh @ Sahil

One illegal pistol
Two live cartridges

2. Balpreet Singh

One country-made pistol (desi katta)
One live cartridge

3. Sachin KumarBR

One sword
One live cartridge

4. Pradeep Pandey

Three live cartridges

APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC: -

We appeal to the public to:

Remain alert and vigilant in your surroundings, especially during late-night hours.

Immediately report any suspicious individuals, activities, or unattended objects to the Police Control Room by dialling 112.

Discourage illegal activities and counsel youth against falling prey to criminal influences or financial traps.

Cooperate actively with law enforcement and support community policing initiatives to make neighbourhoods safer.

Your cooperation and awareness are vital in helping us prevent crime. Together, we can build a safer, stronger society.

“Stay Aware. Stay Safe. Help Us Help You.”

Reporter: Bureau Chief Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

Website: www.thecurrentscenario.in

Contact: +91 9586553631 | info@thecurrentscenario.in

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