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Gangster Himanshu Bhau claims responsibility for Delhi gym owner murder

Foreign-based gangster Himanshu Bhau claims he ordered the killing of 28-year-old Vijay Kumar Lohia, part of an escalating family feud that has claimed three lives.

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What to know

  • Vijay Kumar Lohia, a 28-year-old gym owner, was shot dead with over 10 bullets on 15 September in South Delhi's Aya Nagar by two motorcycle-borne assailants.
  • Foreign-based gangster Himanshu Bhau claimed responsibility via social media post; police are verifying the claim and investigating gang involvement.
  • The murder is the third killing in Aya Nagar stemming from a financial dispute between two families, with connections to multiple gangsters and international criminal networks.
  • Police suspect the killing was premeditated based on surveillance of the area and links to an earlier court threat allegedly made by the victim's brother against the rival family.

“Vijay had been facing threats but had told her that he would not be targeted as he had nothing to do with Arun's murder.”

Ritu Lohia, Vijay's wife · Indian Express ↗

Himanshu Bhau Foreign-based gangsterVijay Kumar Lohia Gym ownerDelhi Police Investigating agencyRitu Lohia Vijay's wife

Gangster Himanshu Bhau claims responsibility for Delhi gym owner murder
Indian Express

How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles

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  1. background

    Himanshu Bhau claims responsibility on social media — Foreign-based gangster Himanshu Bhau, believed to be hiding in the US, claimed responsibility for the shooting in a social media post circulated late Monday night. Police are verifying the authenticity of the post. The weapons used are suspected to be foreign-made pistols supplied by the Bhau gang.

  2. 3

    Family members and residents plan protest

    Vijay's family and local residents announced plans to hold a protest demanding justice. His wife Ritu said Vijay had been facing threats but believed he would not be targeted because he was not involved in Arun's murder.

  3. 2

    Police reveal escalating gang rivalry and investigation details

    Delhi Police revealed that the murder is part of a pattern of gang-linked killings in the area. Court records show Vijay's brother Ajay allegedly told the rival family they would 'face the consequences,' which police suspect may have triggered the killing. Investigators believe the murder was planned in advance with surveillance of the area.

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    Vijay Kumar Lohia shot dead outside gym

    Vijay Kumar Lohia, 28, was shot dead outside his gym in Aya Nagar by two bike-borne assailants. He sustained more than 10 bullet injuries. Police identified the shooters, one of whom is a local resident, and located a fake-registered Apache motorcycle used in the escape toward Faridabad.

    1. 1 outlet Delhi gym owner shot dead: Gangster Himanshu Bhau claims responsibility

      first by Indian Express, 8d ago

  5. background

    Ratan Lohia shot dead in second killing — Vijay Kumar Lohia's uncle Ratan Lohia was shot dead in a similar manner to the current murder. Police arrested the shooters and alleged executor, who were connected to gangsters Randeep Bhati, Neeraj Faridpuria, and Himanshu Bhau.

  6. background

    Arun Bidhuri killed, triggering family feud — Arun Bidhuri was killed, allegedly by Ratan Lohia's son Deepak and Vijay's elder brother Ajay. This sparked the ongoing feud between the two families in Aya Nagar.