Rivalry started over control of Outer Delhi, escalated later

At least seven members of the two gangs have been killed since 2012 due to the violent rivalry, said police sources.

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Bawana eliminated the two men.

The rivalry between the two gangs, led by Neeraj Bawana and Neetu Dabodia, started in 2011, reportedly as each group vied for control of areas in the outskirts of Delhi, said sources in Delhi Police. The feud reportedly worsened when members of Neeraj Bawana’s gang allegedly killed an associate of Neetu Dabodia in Outer Delhi. In retaliation, Dabodia allegedly organised the abduction and subsequent murder of Ajay alias Sonu Pandit, who was working as an “informer” for Bawana.

“After Pandit’s murder, the rivalry between the two gangs intensified. In 2014, members of the gang exchanged fire in northwest Delhi’s Rani Bagh, during which Anil and Pradeep Dahiya, members of Dabodia’s gang, were killed,” added sources in the police.

At least seven members of the two gangs have been killed since 2012 due to the violent rivalry, said police sources.

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“Bawana and his associate Naveen Bali used to work for Dabodia. Bawana, along with Bali, parted ways with Dabodia after several businesses set up their industries in Outer Delhi,” said sources.

“Bawana started extorting money from the businessmen on his own. Later, he formed his own gang. Vikas Langarpuria and Bali were the prominent members of Bawana’s gang, while Rajesh, Vikram Paras alias Goldy, Pradeep alias Bhola and Pradeep Dahiya were the key members of Neetu Dabodia’s gang,” police sources added.

Dabodia was killed in an operation in 2013. “After Dabodia’s death, Paras used to run the gang. He was arrested this year,” sources added.

Unanswered questions

* Why did police allow the men to travel in the same van despite being aware of the enmity between both gangs?
* Why were they not handcuffed?
* Why did the guards not intervene?

Mahender Singh Manral

Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. He is known for his impactful and breaking stories. He covers the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, National Investigative Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Law Enforcement Agencies, Paramilitary Forces, and internal security. Prior to this, Manral had extensively reported on city-based crime stories along with that he also covered the anti-corruption branch of the Delhi government for a decade. He is known for his knack for News and a detailed understanding of stories. He also worked with Mail Today as a senior correspondent for eleven months. He has also worked with The Pioneer for two years where he was exclusively covering crime beat. During his initial days of the career he also worked with The Statesman newspaper in the national capital, where he was entrusted with beats like crime, education, and the Delhi Jal Board. A graduate in Mass Communication, Manral is always in search of stories that impact lives. ... Read More

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