2 arms suppliers linked to Hashim Baba gang arrested in raids at Rohini, Jafrabad

TNN / Updated: Apr 28, 2025, 14:40 IST

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Delhi Police have apprehended two arms suppliers, Mohammad Rihan and Salman Ahmad, connected to the Hashim Baba gang. Rihan was caught delivering firearms, leading to Salman's arrest and the recovery of three semi-automatic pistols and six live cartridges. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal arms network and its connections to organized crime.

2 arms suppliers linked to Hashim Baba gang arrested in raids at Rohini, Jafrabad

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NEW DELHI: Two arms suppliers linked to the Hashim Baba gang have been arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, officials said on Sunday.
The arrests were made during separate raids in Rohini and Jafrabad, where police recovered three semi-automatic pistols and six live cartridges. One of the accused, Mohammad Rihan, was apprehended while delivering firearms to a gang member. Based on his confession, his supplier, Salman Ahmad, was also arrested.

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According to DCP (Crime) Harsh Indora, "Mohammad Rihan was caught red-handed while attempting to deliver two semi-automatic pistols and four live bullets to an active member of the Hashim Baba gang. A thorough search led to the recovery of the weapons from his possession."

On April 22, acting on specific intelligence, a police team laid a trap near a hospital in Sector-24, Rohini, leading to Rihan's arrest. During interrogation, Rihan disclosed that he sourced the firearms from Salman. The team subsequently tracked down Salman, a resident of Jafrabad in northeast Delhi.
"The team arrested Salman on the same day. A semi-automatic pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from him during the arrest," Indora added.
Police have registered a case under Sections 25, 54, and 59 of the Arms Act. They also seized the motorcycle used by Rihan during the arms delivery.
Rihan, originally from Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh, had been living in Jafrabad. "After studying up to class XII, he initially worked at a private hospital. However, after meeting Salman, he got involved in the illegal arms trade, supplying firearms to members of the Hashim Baba gang," said a senior police officer.
Salman Ahmad, who dropped out of school after class VIII, previously ran a handicrafts business. "He suffered heavy losses two years ago. Following this, he came into contact with his cousin Nadeem and turned to supplying illegal firearms in Delhi NCR," the officer added.
Police said further investigation is underway to uncover the extent of the illegal arms network and its links with organised crime syndicates.

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