In a major crackdown on organized crime networks, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has apprehended Rahul Rawat, an active operative of the notorious Rohit Chaudhary gang, following an extensive 700-kilometer pursuit that ended in Rajasthan's Udaipur. The 28-year-old suspect was wanted for multiple grave offenses, including a planned attempted murder inside Tihar Jail. Having evaded law enforcement for a prolonged period and repeatedly skipping court proceedings, Rawat had been declared a proclaimed offender by courts in four separate criminal cases. The successful operation involved days of continuous surveillance and inter-state coordination by specialized police personnel.
Tracking Across States: How the 700 KM Pursuit Unfolded
According to details released by law enforcement officials, Rahul Rawat had been constantly shifting his hideouts across various states to avoid detection by police tracking systems and local intelligence. However, the SWR team of the Delhi Police Special Cell maintained continuous intelligence monitoring on his movements and associate networks. On July 17, 2026, investigators received specific actionable intelligence indicating that the absconding gangster was taking refuge in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Upon receiving the confirmation, a dedicated team from the Special Cell was dispatched to Rajasthan. Rather than executing an immediate raid, police personnel spent days conducting discreet local reconnaissance in the area to independently verify his presence. Once the input was fully cross-checked and verified, officers moved in on July 18, 2026, surrounding his secret hideout in Agarwal Colony, Udaipur, and taking him into custody. The successful operation brought an end to an intense chase spanning approximately 700 kilometers from the national capital.
Violent Attack Inside Tihar Jail and Gang Rivalries
Among the numerous criminal cases registered against Rahul Rawat, the most severe pertains to a violent assault executed within the high-security premises of Tihar Jail. In May 2023, Rawat, acting in collusion with his criminal accomplices, launched a targeted attack on a fellow prisoner using improvised sharp weapons. The assault was part of a pre-planned conspiracy; however, timely intervention by prison staff and security guards managed to save the victim's life.
Following the prison attack, a case was registered at the Hari Nagar police station under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting armed with deadly weapon), 149 (unlawful assembly), 307 (attempt to murder), and 34 (common intention). Investigation into the incident revealed that the targeted inmate was initially associated with the Randeep Bhati gang and had later aligned himself with the Himanshu alias Bhau gang. That inmate subsequently died in February 2026 during an armed encounter involving the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and local police in Agra.
Decade-Long Crime Sheet and Declared Proclaimed Offender
Police records indicate that Rahul Rawat has a long history of criminal involvement spanning several years. He faces multiple serious charges across various police stations in Delhi, including carjacking, kidnapping, robbery, assault, mobile snatching, witness intimidation, possession of illegal firearms, and attempted murder. Over the years, he established close ties with organized syndicates operating in the National Capital Region.
Rawat's criminal trajectory began in 2016 when he was booked in connection with a taxi carjacking case registered in the Delhi Cantt area. Later, in 2018, his name surfaced in a high-profile kidnapping and robbery case in Sangam Vihar. After obtaining bail or securing release in these cases, Rawat deliberately stopped attending court hearings and went underground. Due to his persistent non-appearance and evasion of judicial proceedings, trial courts handling these cases officially designated him as a proclaimed offender on four separate occasions.
Lure of the Underworld and Ongoing Interrogation
Initial police inquiries into Rawat's background revealed that he had completed his education up to the 12th grade and belonged to a family of modest means. His father works in a local bakery, while his mother passed away in 2022. Despite coming from an ordinary household, Rawat was enticed by the flashy lifestyle, power, and influence associated with local gangsters.
Driven by the desire for quick financial gain and establishing dominance in his locality, Rawat allied with local criminals and progressively integrated into organized gang structures, ultimately becoming a core member of the Rohit Chaudhary gang. Following his arrest in Udaipur, Rawat was brought back to Delhi for custodial interrogation. Investigators are currently probing his activities during his period on the run, identifying individuals who provided him shelter and financial aid, examining his operational links with other gangsters, and determining whether he was planning any new criminal ventures. Authorities expect the questioning to yield critical operational details regarding the broader Rohit Chaudhary network.
