Kingpin of Nepali gang executing planned robberies across India disguised as domestic help killed

New Delhi: Bhim Mahabahadur Jora, a wanted Nepali gangster involved in multiple serious crimes, was shot dead in a police encounter at Astha Kunj Park near Nehru Place, officials said on Tuesday.

The operation was conducted by the Gurugram Crime Branch (Sector 43) and Delhi Police’s Special Staff late on Monday night. Inspector Narendra Sharma of the Sector 43 Crime Branch led the action.

Acting on a specific tip-off about Jora’s presence in Astha Kunj Park with an associate, the joint police teams surrounded the area. Upon spotting the police, Jora opened indiscriminate fire while attempting to flee. Inspector Sharma narrowly escaped unhurt after his bulletproof jacket was hit.

Gangster refused to surrender

Despite repeated warnings to surrender, Jora continued firing. He sustained severe injuries during retaliatory fire and was taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he died. His associate escaped under cover of darkness.

Criminal background and activities

The 30-year-old, carrying a cash reward of Rs one lakh, was wanted in cases including murder, dacoity, and a recent Rs 20 lakh burglary at a BJP functionary’s residence in Gurugram, Haryana. Police recovered one sophisticated automatic pistol, one live round, empty cartridges, and a bag containing housebreaking tools.

Jora, originally from Nepal, was allegedly the kingpin of a transnational dacoity and theft syndicate. He had been absconding for nearly 17 months for his role in the brutal murder of 63-year-old Dr Yogesh Chandra Paul in Jangpura, New Delhi, during a robbery in May 2024. Jora and five accomplices had killed the doctor, while four of his co-accused were already arrested.

Investigations revealed that Jora ran a structured gang infiltrating Indian cities using fake Aadhaar cards. Members, mostly Nepali men and women posing as domestic help, executed planned robberies in Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Surat, often drugging residents or taking them hostage before fleeing with valuables to Nepal.

Police coordination credited

Jora had multiple pending criminal cases in Delhi and Gurugram, and his use of fake identities made tracking difficult. Officials credited his neutralisation to strong coordination and intelligence-sharing between Delhi and Gurgaon police forces. 

With IANS inputs