State vs Shoyab Khan, Ravi Kashyap and associates — Pan-India criminal gang arrests

Delhi Police arrested multiple suspects including Shoyab Khan from Uttar Pradesh and Ravi Kashyap, along with associates from Punjab and Gujarat, in connection with organised criminal syndicates operating across India and Pakistan. The arrests were part of a large-scale operation conducted over 48 hours involving 1,000 teams.

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Arrest27 Jun 2026

255 drug offenders held in 48-hour crackdown

Delhi Police arrested 255 drug offenders during a 48-hour crackdown under Operation Kavach.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Delhi Police arrested a large group of people involved in drug offenses.
Who:: Delhi Police acts as the law enforcement agency and Shoyab Khan, Ravi Kashyap, and associates are the accused.
When:: The arrests occurred over a period of 48 hours and were reported on 27 Jun 2026.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: The police conducted these arrests as part of a crackdown known as Operation Kavach.
What it means:: These individuals are now in police custody following this coordinated enforcement action.

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Arrest26 Jun 2026

Operation Kavach 14.0: Delhi Police arrests over 800 in massive 48-hour crackdown on drugs and organised crime

Till now, a total of 14 operations under 'Kavach' have been conducted, and during these operations, a significant quantity of drugs has been seized, with the arrest of many drug offenders. "12 years of PM Modi's leadership have redefined the scale and pace of India's development": Vijender Gupta

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Delhi Police arrested over 800 people in a large crackdown against drugs and organized crime.
Who:: The Delhi Police conducted the operation, while Shoyab Khan, Ravi Kashyap, and their associates are the accused.
When:: Reported on 26 Jun 2026.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: The arrests were made as part of a campaign to tackle drug offenses and organized crime.
What it means:: The arrests follow previous operations to seize illegal drugs and catch those involved in such activities.

Asian News International

Arrest8 May 2026

Delhi Police: 48 hours, 1k teams, 482 arrests: Delhi police nabs suspects linked to criminal gangs in India, Pakistan

"The arrests of individuals like Shoyab Khan and Ravi Kashyap from Uttar Pradesh, alongside associates from Punjab and Gujarat, highlight the pan-India footprint of these organised syndicates," he added.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Delhi Police arrested nearly five hundred individuals linked to organized criminal groups.
Who:: The Delhi Police carried out the arrests of Shoyab Khan, Ravi Kashyap, and their associates.
When:: Reported on 8 May 2026.
Where:: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat.
Why:: The arrests happened because the individuals are allegedly linked to criminal gangs operating across India and Pakistan.
What it means:: The police operation demonstrates the large geographic reach of these organized criminal networks.

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255 drug offenders held in 48-hour crackdown

Operation Kavach 14.0: Delhi Police arrests over 800 in massive 48-hour crackdown on drugs and organised crime

Delhi Police: 48 hours, 1k teams, 482 arrests: Delhi police nabs suspects linked to criminal gangs in India, Pakistan