NEW DELHI (Tuesday, March 10, 2026) — In a late-night operation, Delhi Police arrested two fugitive shooters following a high-stakes encounter in Rohini Sector 34. The duo was wanted for the daylight murder of a plastic granules businessman in Bawana nearly a month ago. With these arrests, the total number of individuals held in connection with the case has risen to seven.
The Midnight Encounter in Rohini
The shootout occurred during the intervening night of March 9 and 10, when a specialized police team intercepted the suspects based on intelligence regarding their movement.
- Resistance: When signaled to stop, the suspects, who were riding a motorcycle, allegedly opened fire on the police team.
- Retaliation: Police returned fire in self-defense. During the exchange, a bullet reportedly struck the bulletproof vest of DCP (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami.
- Apprehension: Both shooters sustained bullet injuries to their legs and were overpowered. They were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment and are currently in stable condition.
- Seizures: Two semi-automatic pistols, multiple live cartridges, and a motorcycle (stolen from Samaypur Badli last year) were recovered from the scene.
Profile of the Accused
The two shooters are identified as seasoned criminals with extensive records:
- Mohammad Irfan (40): Involved in nearly 40 criminal cases, including 32 in Delhi and 8 in Uttar Pradesh.
- Aishwarya Pandey (37): Facing five criminal charges across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Context: The Bawana Businessman Murder
The case dates back to February 9, 2026, when Vaibhav Gandhi (35), a plastic granules manufacturer, was shot dead outside his factory in Sector 4 of the DSIIDC Industrial Area.
- The Incident: Assailants on motorcycles chased Gandhi for 40–50 meters, firing multiple rounds. One bullet struck his chin, killing him instantly.
- The Loot: The attackers fled with a laptop bag; however, police later recovered approximately ₹1 crore from inside Gandhi’s car, which the killers had missed.
- Gang Ties: Responsibility for the murder was claimed via social media by an account linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang (specifically names Randeep Malik and Anil Pandit). The gang alleged Gandhi was “interfering” in their activities, though investigators are also probing an extortion angle.
| Arrest Phase | Number Held | Key Details |
| Initial (Feb 2026) | 5 | Members linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi and Gogi gangs. |
| Recent (Mar 10) | 2 | Primary shooters Irfan and Pandey arrested in Rohini. |
| Total Arrests | 7 | Investigation ongoing into the broader conspiracy. |
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Two shooters wanted in the murder of a businessman in Bawana arrested” (March 10, 2026)
- Rediff News: “Two Arrested After Gunfight in Delhi Businessman Murder Case” (March 10, 2026)
- The Hindu: “Five Lawrence Bishnoi gang members held in businessman’s murder case” (February 16, 2026)
- ANI News: “Two alleged shooters wanted in connection with murder of businessman in Bawana injured and arrested” (March 10, 2026)
- Devdiscourse: “Dramatic Arrest: Bawana Murder Suspects Nabbed After Firefight” (March 10, 2026)
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