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Two Haryana-based gangsters held in Las Vegas
Haryana police have confirmed the detention of two wanted gangsters, Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria, by U.S. authorities in Las Vegas. The development marks a significant breakthrough in the state's efforts to pursue criminal elements operating across international borders.
LSN India ·
The Haryana Special Task Force has confirmed that both Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria have been detained by law enforcement in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to Simardeep Singh, Inspector General of the STF, the apprehension represents progress in ongoing investigations against the two individuals.
Both men are believed to be associated with organized criminal activity in Haryana and had reportedly evaded law enforcement authorities in India. Their detention in the United States signals enhanced international cooperation in tracking and apprehending criminals who have fled the country.
The specifics regarding the charges against the two gangsters and the duration of their detention were not immediately available. Officials indicated that further developments in the case are expected as the legal process unfolds.
The arrest underscores the challenges posed by criminals with transnational reach and the growing coordination between Indian law enforcement agencies and their counterparts abroad in pursuing such cases. The STF has been actively engaged in cracking down on organized crime networks operating from Haryana.