Mohanish’s broad-daylight murder caused a stir; the Special Cell has uncovered the layers of the deadly conspiracy!

New Delhi. A sensational case has emerged in the national capital, illustrating how long-standing animosity and a desire for revenge among criminals can escalate into a deadly incident. In connection with the broad-daylight murder of Mohanish within the jurisdiction of the Ranhola police station (Outer District), the Delhi Police Special Cell has taken significant action by apprehending the primary shooter, Rehan, along with another accused a juvenile in conflict with the law. Two pistols and three live cartridges were recovered from their possession. Investigations into the roles of other suspects and various aspects of the crime are currently underway.

A hail of bullets at Pradhan Chowk

DCP (Special Cell) Nara Chaitanya stated that on October 11, 2026, Mohammad Mohanish was shot dead near Pradhan Chowk in B-Block, Vikas Nagar. It is alleged that four assailants on motorcycles surrounded him from behind and opened indiscriminate fire at close range. Mohanish died on the spot. A case was registered at the Ranhola police station (FIR No. 687/2026) under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and relevant provisions of the Arms Act. According to the police, the deceased, Mohanish, was a "declared bad character" (a known habitual offender) at the Ranhola police station, with over two dozen cases registered against him, including charges of snatching, robbery, attempted murder, extortion, and possession of illegal weapons.

A murder plot fueled by a desire for revenge!

The Special Cell’s investigation has revealed that the murder was rooted in a long-standing enmity. According to the police, the juvenile in conflict with the law harbored a grudge against Mohanish, stemming from a prior dispute. It is alleged that Mohanish and his associates had previously assaulted the juvenile and threatened to kill him. Furthermore, the juvenile also held a grudge related to the murder of one 'Bobby' in June 2026. According to the investigation, Rehan harbored enmity toward Mohanish, allegedly due to having been humiliated by him while in jail. Preet and Vikram are also said to have held a grudge against Mohanish. The police claim that all of them conspired to eliminate Mohanish and subsequently carried out the crime. However, the specific role of each accused in this conspiracy will only be clarified following further investigation.

Trap laid in the Najafgarh area; two suspects apprehended

The South-Western Range team of the Special Cell had been actively investigating the murder case. On October 19, the police received information that Rehan and a juvenile in conflict with the law were in the Dichau-Bamnoli area of ​​Najafgarh, allegedly planning another criminal act while in possession of illegal weapons. Acting on this tip-off, the police team laid a trap in the vicinity and apprehended both individuals. During the search, a semi-automatic pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from the juvenile, while another pistol was seized from Rehan. In connection with this, an FIR (No. 249/2026) was registered at the Special Cell police station on October 20, 2026, and further investigation has been initiated.

Rehan studied up to the seventh grade

According to the police, 21-year-old Rehan has studied up to the seventh grade. He has previously been arrested in a robbery case registered at the Nihal Vihar police station. The police are currently investigating the source of the weapons used in the crime, the roles of the other suspects, and various other aspects related to the alleged conspiracy.

Special Cell team plays a pivotal role

This operation was carried out by the South-Western Range team of the Special Cell, led by Inspectors Sandeep Yadav and Neeraj Kumar. The entire operation was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Puran Chandra Pant. The personnel involved in the operation included Sub-Inspector Vineet Punia, Sub-Inspector Sandeep Dahiya, Assistant Sub-Inspector Kulbhushan, Head Constable Pringal, Head Constable Abhimanyu, Head Constable Naveen Sharma, Head Constable Naveen Chhillar, and Constable Rahul. Further investigation into the matter is underway.