Two shooters arrested in Delhi for plotting murder of comedian Munawar Faruqui

Police received a tip-off that the accused in the Haryana triple murder case were active in Delhi’s New Friends Colony area. Following this, Delhi Police laid a trap on Pushta Road in the Kalindi Kunj area.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 2 October 2025, 12:17 PM IST
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New Delhi: Delhi Police's counter-intelligence team has apprehended two shooters during a successful encounter on Pushta Road in Kalindi Kunj. The arrested criminals have been identified as Rahul (Panipat, Haryana) and Sahil (Bhiwani, Haryana). Both criminals were associated with the gang of Rohit Godara, Goldy Brar, and Virendra Charan and were plotting to assassinate renowned stand-up comedian Munawar Farooqui.

Police Received Information About Murder

Police received a tip-off that the accused in the Haryana triple murder case were active in Delhi's New Friends Colony area. Following this, Delhi Police laid a trap on Pushta Road in the Kalindi Kunj area. When police attempted to stop the bike-borne criminals at around 3 a.m., they opened fire. In retaliation, both criminals were shot in the leg and were arrested and hospitalized.

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Role Of Rahul And Sahil

According to police, Rahul was an accused in a triple murder case in Yamunanagar, Haryana, in December 2024 and was absconding due to concealment of his identity. Sahil was also a member of the same gang. Both were working under the orders of Rohit Godara, Goldy Brar, and Virendra Charan.

Plot to Murder Munawar Farooqui

The murder of Munawar Farooqui, who won the reality show Bigg Boss in 2024 and has 14.2 million followers on Instagram, was being planned. According to investigators, Rohit Godara was also planning to murder social media influencers in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Rahul and Sahil were the main shooters in this plot and had also conducted a recce of Farooqui's house.

Weapons and Bikes Seized from the Accused

Delhi Police have seized the bike and weapons used by the criminals from the scene of the crime. Legal proceedings are underway against both accused, and the police are investigating their backgrounds and other gang members.

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Delhi Police Success

Due to the vigilance and promptness of the Delhi Police's counter-intelligence team, this major conspiracy was foiled. Police stated that this gang was active in carrying out crimes across the country. This action has increased the sense of security in Delhi and other cities.

By uncovering the plot to murder Munawar Farooqui, the Delhi Police has achieved a major success. Further investigation is underway in this case, and efforts are underway to ensure the strictest possible punishment for the perpetrators.

Location : 
  • New Delhi

Published : 
  • 2 October 2025, 12:17 PM IST