India
Gang Leader Deepak Killed on Delhi‑Jaipur Expressway, Police Say 15 Rounds Fired
Investigators said the killing of Deepak, 35, a known criminal linked to the Ashok Rathi gang, occurred between 11.30 pm and 11.45 pm on Sunday night on a service lane of the Delhi‑Jaipur Expressway near Sidhrawali in Bilaspur. The body was discovered in the driver’s seat of his Maruti Swift by commuters at about 8 am on Monday. Police said Deepak was the current head of the gang after Ashok Rathi was murdered nearly six years ago and that at least four criminal cases were pending against him.
Police received the information early Monday and teams from Bilaspur and neighbouring stations, the crime branch and forensic experts arrived at the scene. The attack is believed to have been a result of a gang war. According to police, between 15 and 20 rounds were fired at the car, which was intercepted by suspects in a second vehicle that arrived minutes after Deepak left home. The car had 10 to 15 bullet holes, and investigators suspect the attackers fired from both sides to ensure his death. The exact number of bullets that struck Deepak will be determined after a post‑mortem.
Inspector Sunil Kumar, station house officer of Bilaspur police station, said a first information report under section 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act is being prepared and that raids were underway to nab the suspects.
Frequently asked questions
How many rounds were fired at Deepak's car?
Police say between 15 and 20 rounds were fired at the car.
What is the current status of the investigation?
A first information report under section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act is being prepared, and raids are underway to nab the suspects.