TWO SHARP SHOOTERS OF NEERAJ FARIDPURIA–HIMANSHU @ BHAU GANG ARRESTED.

Incident Background :- 

          On 17.08.2025 at around 5:25 AM, three assailants arrived on a motorcycle at the residence of YouTuber Elvish Yadav in Gurugram, Haryana. Two of them opened indiscriminate fire at the house while one remained on the bike. The gangster Neeraj Faridpuria later claimed responsibility for the attack via social media.

          The case was registered vide FIR No. 227/2025 under relevant provisions of the BNS-2023 and Arms Act at PS Sector-56, Gurugram, Haryana.

Operation & Arrest:- 

          Reliable inputs revealed that two accused involved in the Elvish Yadav firing incident, identified as Gaurav Singh @ Nikka (22 yrs) and Aditya Tiwari (19 yrs), both residents of Faridabad, Haryana were regrouping for another targeted killing in Delhi on the instructions of Neeraj Faridpuria- Himanshu Bhau.

          The shooters initially attempted to flee towards the Indo–Nepal border but were instructed by gang leader to return for a fresh assignment in Delhi.

          Acting swiftly, a Special Cell team led by Insp. Puran Pant, Insp. Ravi Tushir, and Insp. Braham Prakash under the supervision of Rahul Kumar Singh, ACP (NR), laid a trap near Khera Canal, Shahbad Dairy, Rohini, Delhi on 24.08.2025.

          In the afternoon, the accused were intercepted. Despite being warned, one pulled out a pistol and tried to open fire. The police team overpowered both, averting casualties.

Profiles of the Arrested :-

1. Gaurav Singh @ Nikka (22 yrs)

• Resident of  Faridabad.

• Studied up to 10th class.

• Previously involved in vandalism of a statue in Rajasthan (2024).

2. Aditya Tiwari (19 yrs)

• Resident of Faridabad (permanent address: Taimur district, Bihar).

• Pursuing BCA from Faridabad.

• No past criminal history.

 

          During interrogation, both admitted to working on the instructions of gangster Neeraj Faridpuria-  Himanshu Bahu gang, who had arranged funds, weapons, and logistics for the Gurugram attack.

Recoveries :- 

1. One  pistol.

2. Four live cartridges.

3. One mobile phone.

         A case u/s  25/27 Arms Act at PS Special Cell, Delhi has been registered. The accused are being interrogated to identify other gang members and handlers involved. Efforts are underway to trace associates and financiers of the gang.