Gurugram: Tension flared in Gurugram on Sunday, August 17, after gunshots were fired outside the residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav.
Though no injuries were reported, the incident has drawn attention to the Himanshu Bhau gang, which later claimed responsibility.
Who is Himanshu Bhau?
Gang leader Himanshu Bhau, aged just 22, hails from Haryana’s Rohtak district. He faces multiple charges of murder, fraud, robbery and extortion, with around 18 criminal cases linked to him and his associates. Police records show 10 cases against him in Rohtak, seven in Jhajjar, and one in North Delhi.
In 2023, Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against him, and he is accused of fleeing India in 2022 using a fake passport. His last tracked location was Portugal. Both Delhi and Haryana police have declared rewards on him, amounting to Rs 2.5 lakh.
A Gang Marked by Fear
Formed in 2020, the Himanshu Bhau gang has made its presence felt across Delhi-NCR. Known for extortion, intimidation and violent crime, the group has left behind its signature mark, “Bhau Gang Since 2020,” at several crime scenes to instil fear.
The gang’s name has surfaced in a string of incidents including a firing at a Burger King outlet in Rajouri Garden, an attack on a Tilak Nagar car showroom, and a shooting at a property dealer’s home in Kabir Nagar.
Police believe the latest incident in Gurgaon is part of the gang’s strategy to expand its influence in the region through public acts of violence. Both Delhi and Gurgaon police, along with specialised crime units, are now intensifying efforts to track down active members and curb the gang’s growing reach.
