Delhi Police foil bid to kill comedian Munawar Faruqui, two arrested

Dubai: In a dramatic operation in the early hours of Thursday, Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters linked to the Goldy Brar gang, who were reportedly planning to kill stand-up comedian and influencer Munawar Faruqui.

Acting on credible intelligence, officers laid a trap on the Jaitpur–Kalindi Kunj Road near New Friends Colony at around 3 a.m. The suspects, riding a motorcycle, were asked to stop. Instead, they opened fire. In the ensuing gun battle, the police returned fire, injuring both men in their legs. They were immediately taken into custody and admitted to the hospital for treatment. The assailants have been named as Rahul, from Panipat, and Sahil, from Bhiwani in Haryana.

Investigators claim that Rahul and Sahil were acting on orders from Rohit Godara, a foreign-based criminal working in association with Goldy Brar and Virender Charan. The duo had reportedly carried out reconnaissance in Mumbai and Bengaluru as part of their plot to track Faruqui’s movements. In addition, Rahul is said to be wanted in connection with a triple murder that took place in December 2024 in Yamunanagar, Haryana.

Authorities say the seizure included the firearm(s) used in the attack and the motorcycle involved in the exchange. (The arrests are being hailed as a breakthrough in preventing a high-profile attack and exposing the growing trend of organised crime networks targeting celebrities.

Police caution that the investigation is ongoing, and the broader criminal network that planned the hit may still be active.

With inputs from Agencies/Delhi Police