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In a major breakthrough against organized crime, Gujarat Police have arrested key leaders of the Mahakal gang, a notorious criminal network involved in extortion, violence, and illegal money lending. The arrests took place in Devbhumi Dwarka, following a well-coordinated joint operation between the Local Crime Branch (LCB) and district police forces.
According to officials, the gang’s top operatives had been operating across several regions of Gujarat, spreading fear through threats, financial exploitation, and violent attacks. The Mahakal gang, which has been active for years, had grown into one of the state’s most feared criminal groups. They were allegedly running a parallel system of “street justice”using intimidation and physical assault to recover loans and settle disputes on their own terms.
Police sources revealed that 28 criminal cases had already been registered against various members of the gang, covering charges such as attempted murder, extortion, land grabbing, illegal money lending, and criminal intimidation. Many of these cases had gone unsolved for months, leading to growing pressure on authorities to curb the gang’s rising influence.
The breakthrough came after intelligence units tracked suspicious activities and movements of the gang leaders. Acting swiftly, police teams raided multiple locations in Dwarka district and managed to detain several high-profile members without any major confrontation. Weapons, mobile phones, and financial records were also recovered during the raids, giving investigators vital clues into the gang’s operations and network.
Speaking on the arrests, a senior police officer said, “This operation was planned with precision. The Mahakal gang had been terrorizing local businessmen and residents for a long time. Their arrest marks a significant step in restoring public confidence and safety.”
The Mahakal gang had allegedly established illegal money-lending businesses, charging exorbitant interest rates and using threats or violence for recovery. In several cases, victims had been beaten or publicly humiliated when they failed to repay loans. Many small traders and shopkeepers had reportedly fallen prey to the gang’s tactics but remained silent out of fear.
Police have also initiated proceedings to investigate the financial trail of the gang, including suspected links to black money and property deals across Gujarat. Authorities are now seeking legal approval to apply stronger sections under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime (GCTOC) Act, which allows longer detention and stricter punishment for organized criminal activities.
The arrests have sent a strong message across the state — that Gujarat Police are ready to take on even the most entrenched criminal networks. Locals in Dwarka and nearby districts have expressed relief and appreciation for the swift action, saying that the area had lived under fear for years.
While investigations are ongoing, police believe the fall of the Mahakal gang could expose a larger web of illegal money lending and extortion across western Gujarat. The crackdown not only dismantles one of the region’s most feared gangs but also highlights the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven policing in the state.
