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Gangster Bhau Detained in US: Haryana Cops Eye Extradition
24 Oct
Summary
- Gangster Himanshu Bhau detained in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Haryana Police seeks extradition to face 58 criminal cases.
- Bhau allegedly ran a criminal network from abroad.
Gangster Himanshu Bhau, a native of Rohtak, has been detained in Las Vegas, USA, marking a significant development for Haryana Police who are working to extradite him to face 58 criminal charges. Bhau is accused of operating an extensive organized crime network from overseas, allegedly linked to numerous killings, extortion activities, and targeted shootings across the Rohtak-Jhajjar belt and Gurgaon.
Between January 2024 and August 2026, Haryana's Special Task Force successfully apprehended 111 individuals identified as members of Bhau's gang. The gangster and his associate, Neeraj Faridpuriya, were detained by US authorities on October 22. Haryana Police are collaborating with the CBI and other central agencies to facilitate the legal procedures for their return to India.
Bhau's criminal activities are deeply rooted in violence connected to his home district. In March 2022, a gang rivalry in Rohtak's Ritoli village resulted in three fatalities within five days. Subsequent incidents, including the February 2026 killing of Goga, associated with a rival gang, have kept tensions high. Bhau also faces allegations in high-profile incidents in Gurgaon, including a shooting outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav's residence in August 2025, for which the Bhau gang claimed responsibility.
