Four alleged gang members died and three police were wounded in a Gurugram gunfight after a squad from Deepak Nandal's syndicate held a property dealer hostage. Over 60 rounds were fired.
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A late-night gun battle in Gurugram's upscale Sushant Lok colony left four alleged gang members dead and three police officers wounded, authorities said Friday. The encounter unfolded after a five-man squad from the Deepak Nandal syndicate stormed the home of property dealer Vishal Beri, son of the SGT University founder, and took him hostage, according to the Press Trust of India.
Crime Branch teams arrived at the A Block residence after receiving a tip-off about armed men inside. When officers ordered the suspects to surrender, they opened fire, triggering a prolonged exchange that saw more than 60 rounds discharged, police told PTI. One suspect was injured and taken into custody. Beri was rescued unharmed.
Residents of one of Gurugram's most affluent neighbourhoods reported hearing sustained bursts of gunfire before police secured the area. The scene, described by witnesses as resembling an action film, underscored the reach of Nandal's network.
Deepak Nandal, once a Haryanvi music producer who worked with singers Badshah and Fazilpuria, now commands an international extortion ring from overseas, police allege. He produced the original Haryanvi version of Kar Gayi Chull and appeared in music videos with the artists. In a 2019 incident, he assaulted a social media influencer over derogatory comments about Fazilpuria.
Investigators believe Nandal left India in 2023 and now directs operations from abroad–possibly the UK, UAE or Canada–using encrypted messaging platforms and local recruits from Haryana, Delhi-NCR and Punjab. A Red Corner Notice against him is reportedly in process.
The encounter marks the latest escalation in Haryana's crackdown on extortion syndicates operating from foreign soil.
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