Mathura’s law enforcers struck gold late Tuesday, capturing elusive gangster Sanju ‘Danger’ injured in a shootout and his sidekick Gaurav in custody. This crackdown follows the brazen March 4 Holi gunfire in Kasiram Colony that sent shockwaves through the community.
Details emerged of the high-stakes operation: tipped off about the suspects’ presence, CO Anil Kaprwan’s team laid siege. The duo, cornered, unleashed a barrage at officers, who fired back judiciously. Sanju’s leg injury led to his swift capture; Gaurav surrendered amid the chaos.
Both men carry heavy baggage—Sanju, a fixture in Mathura-Agra underworld with cases piling up, and Gaurav with his own criminal trail. Seized items paint a vivid picture: the getaway bike, Sanju’s tamancha loaded with ammo including an empty shell, and Gaurav’s stray cartridge.
As the duo faces grilling, police aim to dismantle their operations. The Holi shooting FIR at Refinery thana had galvanized a manhunt, now culminating in triumph. Residents applaud the bravery, hoping it signals the end of such festive violence. Yet, questions linger: who else pulled strings in this bloody episode?
This victory underscores Uttar Pradesh police’s resolve against organized crime, promising safer celebrations ahead.