New Delhi, April 7 -- The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Monday busted a notorious gang operating in South-East Delhi and arrested its kingpin, Saurav alias Lefty, along with his key associate, Abhishek alias Bhola.

According to police, Saurav Lefty had been absconding for the past six months in connection with multiple serious criminal cases. Proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were also underway against him. A reward of Rs 1 lakh had been proposed on his arrest.

Crime Branch officials said that Saurav is a habitual offender and a "Bad Character" (BC) of Kalindi Kunj Police Station, with prior involvement in cases of attempt to murder, robbery, and other heinous crimes.

The arrests come amid a violent gang ri...