ALL FIVE ACCUSED HAD REMAINED IN JUDICIAL CUSTODY SINCE THEIR ARREST IN 2021
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In a significant achievement, all five members of an organised crime syndicate headed by Bharat Bhushan @ Bhushan @ Tony have been convicted by the Hon’ble Special Designated Court, Rouse Avenue Courts, New Delhi, under the provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
Vide judgement/order dated 04.11.2026, the Hon’ble Court convicted all five accused persons for offences punishable under Sections 3(1)(i) and 3(4) of the MCOCA in Case FIR No. 156/2020 dated 13.10.2020, registered under Sections 3 and 4 of the MCOCA at Police Station Crime Branch, Delhi.
The accused persons had remained in judicial custody since their arrest in 2021. On 05.11.26, all the five accused are sentenced to life imprisonment for offence under section 3(4) of the MCOCA alongwith fine of Rs. 5 lacs each for the said offence. Further, for offence under section 3(1)(ii) of the MCOCA, convicts Bharat Bhushan, Vikas Bhardwaj, Jitender & Deepak be sentenced to life imprisonment alongwith fine of Rs. 5 lacs each for the said offence.
PROFILE OF THE SYNDICATE AND ITS LEADER : The convicted syndicate was headed by Bharat Bhushan @ Bhushan @ Tony, son of Late Jai Singh @ Jaipal, resident of Prem Colony, Bawana Road, Narela, New Delhi. He is an interstate criminal who has been operating in Delhi and neighbouring states.
As per the criminal records examined during the investigation, Bharat Bhushan is involved in 22 criminal cases registered at various police stations in Delhi and Haryana.
His criminal antecedents include: 02 cases of murder., 01 case of attempt to murder., 08 cases of armed robbery. 2 cases of snatching., 02 cases of extortion, 06 cases of theft. 1 case under the Arms Act.
He was particularly active during the period 2015 onwards in the areas falling under Outer District and Outer North District of Delhi. His gang was known for committing cash robberies and other organised criminal activities.
Bharat Bhushan had formed his gang and was operating an organised criminal syndicate commonly known as the Bharat Bhushan Gang. The members of the syndicate allegedly acted in furtherance of a common criminal conspiracy and committed organised offences for pecuniary gains. The syndicate was involved in threatening members of the public to extort money and intimidating witnesses to prevent them from deposing against its members.
The investigation further revealed that Bharat Bhushan continued to exercise control over the syndicate even while in judicial custody. The gang members allegedly used criminal force, intimidation and firearms while committing robberies. The syndicate was also linked to incidents involving the killing of victims during criminal activities.
The members of the syndicate allegedly shared the proceeds of their criminal activities and used the money for maintaining a lavish lifestyle.
PENDING TRIAL CASES AGAINST SYNDICATE LEADER BHARAT BHUSHAN
During the investigation, the following pending trial cases against Bharat Bhushan were identified: FIR No. 826/2015, PS Narela Section 387 IPC, FIR No. 883/2015, PS Narela Section 387 IPC, FIR No. 223/2018, PS Sultanpuri Sections 394/397/34 IPC and 25/27 Arms Act, FIR No. 236/2018, PS S.B. Dairy Sections 393/394/397/34 IPC and 25/27 Arms Act. FIR No. 306/2018, PS Narela Sections 302/394/397/120B/34 IPC and 25/27 Arms ActApart from the above-mentioned cases registered in Delhi, Bharat Bhushan and his associate Deepak were also facing trial in a murder case registered vide FIR No. 398/2017 at Police Station Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana.
In the said case, they were alleged to have shot a person while committing a robbery of cash amounting to approximately ₹3.5 lakh from a petrol pump, which was intended to be deposited in a bank.
PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS OF BHARAT BHUSHAN AND NEERAJ : The following cases were also found to have resulted in previous convictions of Bharat Bhushan and Neeraj e-FIR No. 7517/2015 379/411/482/34 IPC North Rohini, FIR No. 146/2011 379/411/482/34 IPC Narela. FIR No. 876/2015 392/34 IPC Narela
INVESTIGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ORGANISED CRIME SYNDICATE
The investigation in the present MCOCA case was conducted by Sh. Arvind Kumar, who was then posted as ACP/SOS-I, Crime Branch, Prashant Vihar, New Delhi.During the course of investigation, substantial documentary and other evidence was collected, which established the involvement of the accused persons as members of an organised crime syndicate headed by Bharat Bhushan @ Bhushan @ Tony.
The investigation revealed that the syndicate was involved in a series of organised criminal activities of a serious nature, which had created fear and insecurity among members of the general public.
A detailed analysis of the criminal records, previous convictions, pending criminal cases and other relevant documents revealed the pattern of organised criminal activities undertaken by the syndicate and its associates.
It emerged during the investigation that the syndicate was operating through continuing unlawful activities with the objective of furthering the pecuniary interests of its leader and other members. The members allegedly acted singly as well as jointly and resorted to criminal force, intimidation and threats to achieve their objectives.
The investigation also brought on record the criminal conspiracy among the members, their association with one another and the manner in which the proceeds of criminal activities were utilised for personal gains and maintaining a lavish lifestyle.
FILING OF CHARGESHEET AND CONDUCT OF TRIAL: After completing a detailed and comprehensive investigation, Sh. Arvind Kumar prepared and filed a well-drafted chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court.
The chargesheet contained relevant details of the criminal antecedents of the accused persons, their involvement in pending and previously decided criminal cases, the organised nature of their activities and the evidence linking them with the crime syndicate.
Sh. Arvind Kumar also ensured regular follow-up of the case before the Court and attended court proceedings on a regular basis. His sustained efforts ensured that the relevant facts, documentary evidence and criminal records of the syndicate members were properly placed before the Hon’ble Court.
Vide order dated 21.08.2024, after considering the overall evidence and material available on record, the Hon’ble Court framed charges under the relevant provisions of MCOCA against the accused persons.
The Court framed charges under Section 3(1)(i) of MCOCA against the syndicate leader Bharat Bhushan and his associates Vikas Bhardwaj, Jitender and Deepak @ Mantar for being members of the organised crime syndicate and committing organised crime which resulted in the death of a person.
Further, charges under Section 3(4) of MCOCA were framed against all five accused persons, namely: Bharat Bhushan @ Bhushan @ Tony, Vikas Bhardwaj, Jitender, Neeraj, Deepak @ Mantar
These charges related to their membership of the organised crime syndicate and commission of organised crime, singly or jointly. Subsequently, the trial was transferred to the Court of Sh. Gaurav Rao, Ld. Special Designated Judge, Rouse Avenue Courts, New Delhi.
During the trial, the Addl. Public Prosecutor, Sh. Prem Narayan Singh, worked in close coordination with the Investigating Officer, Sh. Arvind Kumar, Addl. DCP, and effectively presented the prosecution case before the Hon’ble Court.
The prosecution placed the relevant evidence and material on record to establish the organised nature of the criminal activities and the involvement of the accused persons in the syndicate.
The dedicated efforts of the Investigating Officer and the effective assistance and presentation by the Addl. Public Prosecutor ensured proper conduct of the trial and presentation of the prosecution case.
ROLE OF THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER AND PROSECUTION: The conviction is a significant outcome of the dedicated and sustained efforts of Sh. Arvind Kumar, Addl. DCP-II/North-East District, who investigated the case while posted as ACP/SOS-I/NR-I, Crime Branch, Prashant Vihar, Delhi, and Inspr Vijay Samaria (Now SHO Aman Vihar) for helping in investigation, Inspr Sandeep Swami NR-II Crime Branch for helping in trial of the case.
Their meticulous investigation, detailed analysis of the criminal records of the syndicate members, preparation of a comprehensive chargesheet, regular court attendance and effective follow-up of the case contributed to establishing the prosecution case before the Hon’ble Court.
The effective coordination and persistent efforts of the Addl. Public Prosecutor, Sh. Prem Narayan Singh, in presenting the prosecution case also played an important role in securing the conviction of all five accused persons.
The gang was allegedly involved in: Armed robberies and cash van/ATM cash looting., Murders and attempts to murder, Extortion and demands for protection money. Threatening witnesses and creating fear in the locality. Committing offences for pecuniary and other economic advantages.
The prosecution cited several serious incidents, including robberies involving cash amounts of ₹13.33 lakh, ₹19 lakh, ₹21.50 lakh and other substantial amounts, accompanied by firing and deaths of victims, said H.G.S. Dhaliwal, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police. Crime, Delhi.
