The Haryana Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday arrested a gangster at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after he was deported from the United States. The accused, Aman Kumar, also known as Aman Bhainswal, 38, is a resident of Bhainswal Kalan in Sonipat. Officials said he had been operating a criminal network from Los Angeles while evading arrest in India.
The arrest followed inputs from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Interpol. Kumar will be questioned about his finances, extortion activities, and use of forged passports. STF Inspector General B Satheesh Balan said Kumar was wanted in at least 10 criminal cases, including murder, extortion, and firing incidents registered in Delhi, Rohtak, Sonipat, and Jhajjar.
According to police, Kumar had coordinated with the Rohit Godara and Ankit Narwal gangs in Delhi-NCR and was previously a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Authorities said he had extorted ₹3 crore from businessmen in Sonipat and Rohtak by terrorising them through his associates. In 2024, his men reportedly fired over 80 rounds at two confectionery shops. Kumar is also accused of orchestrating the murder of a businessman in Rohtak on May 23 last year through his henchmen.
Police said Kumar had jumped bail in a murder case registered at Baroda police station in Sonipat on December 29, 2016. After that, he went missing and resurfaced in 2024, operating from abroad. Investigators found that he had fled India using a passport obtained through forged documents, listing an address in Mayur Vihar’s Harijan Basti in Delhi. He first went to Kuwait on June 20, 2024, and later moved to the United States, from where he continued running his gang and receiving extortion money.
While in India, six cases were registered against Kumar. Four additional cases were registered while he was hiding in the US. Police said a lookout circular and Red Corner Notice had been issued to track him internationally. His arrest came nearly three months after US authorities detained him following a legal request coordinated through the CBI and Interpol.
Inspector General Balan said Kumar had been hiding in Los Angeles and managing his criminal activities remotely. He coordinated shootings, extortion, and other crimes in Haryana and Delhi-NCR, continuing to pose a serious threat to public safety. Officials added that his arrest was a major breakthrough in tackling organised crime in the region.
Kumar had also maintained links with other notorious gangs and individuals, using his network to enforce extortion and intimidation. Authorities highlighted that despite being outside India, he continued to control his operations and collect money illegally. Police are now examining his financial channels and sources of income, including possible links to other criminal activities.
STF officials said Kumar will be produced in court on Thursday and sent on police remand for further interrogation. Investigators will question him about his finances, use of forged passports, and coordination with other gang members in carrying out crimes. The police aim to uncover the full extent of his network and the people who helped him operate from abroad.
The STF’s operation highlights the role of international cooperation in tracking fugitives. The combined efforts of the CBI, Interpol, and local law enforcement helped in locating and arresting Kumar after he had been deported. Authorities emphasized that international fugitives cannot escape Indian law and that cross-border cooperation is crucial to combat organised crime.
Police also plan to investigate whether Kumar used the US and other countries as safe havens to continue his gang operations. His case underscores how modern criminals use international locations and forged documents to evade the law while continuing illegal activities remotely. Authorities hope that his arrest will help in dismantling parts of the criminal network he controlled and bring justice to victims of extortion and violence in Haryana and Delhi-NCR.
Officials also stressed that the legal process will ensure that Kumar is held accountable for all crimes, both in India and for actions linked abroad. Charges against him include murder, extortion, firing incidents, and procuring a forged passport. The STF has been working closely with courts to ensure that proper legal steps are followed and that the investigation continues without interruption.
The arrest of Aman Kumar is seen as a significant success for Haryana police, demonstrating the effectiveness of task forces in tackling organised crime. Authorities said that operations like these are essential to maintain law and order and to prevent criminals from exploiting international borders to continue illegal activities.
Police have also assured that they will continue monitoring other gang members associated with Kumar to prevent retaliatory attacks or further criminal activities. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are committed to fully dismantling the criminal network and prosecuting all involved parties.
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