Man Arrested for Double Murder Inside Salon in Najafgarh
New Delhi: A 22-year-old man, Harsh, was arrested at Indira Gandhi Airport on Thursday in connection with the brutal double murder of two men inside a salon in Najafgarh, southwest Delhi. Harsh, a resident of Alipur, had been evading arrest since February, having fled to Baku, Azerbaijan, using a fake passport.
The killings, which took place on February 9, involved Harsh and his associate, Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanju Dahiya, who are accused of shooting Sonu Tehlan and Ashish Tehlan, both in their early 30s, inside a busy salon. Eyewitnesses reported that the victims were shot multiple times in front of salon customers and staff, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Motive and Background
Police investigations revealed that Harsh’s motive was fueled by suspicions that the victims were leaking information about him. Both Harsh and Dahiya have extensive criminal records and had been declared proclaimed offenders, with a ₹50,000 reward for their capture. Harsh was reportedly operating under the guidance of gangster Yogesh alias Tunda, who leads the notorious Gogi gang.
Fake Passport and International Escape
Harsh’s escape was facilitated by a fake passport under the name Pradeep Kumar. On June 9, Harsh fled the country, first traveling to Sharjah before moving on to Azerbaijan. Following a Look Out Circular issued by the Crime Branch, Harsh was detained upon his return to India while attempting to obtain another fraudulent passport.
Incident Details
The violence unfolded on February 8 when Dahiya, who had recently been released on bail, picked up Harsh from Rohini Jail. The following day, the pair visited the Najafgarh salon, where the victims, along with complainant Neeraj Tehlan, were present. A heated argument broke out, stemming from old enmities and alleged threats over information leaks. After briefly leaving the premises, Harsh and Dahiya returned to shoot Sonu and Ashish at point-blank range before fleeing the scene. The assailants evaded capture by moving between several cities, including Shimla, Jammu, Surat, and Jodhpur.
Extortion Links
Further investigations have linked Harsh to extortion activities, under the direction of Yogesh and Monty Maan, another key member of the Gogi gang. Harsh is accused of threatening multiple Delhi-based businessmen, demanding protection money in the names of Yogesh and Maan, deepening his ties to organized crime.
Legal Actions
Special Commissioner of Police Devesh Chandra Shrivastva confirmed Harsh’s involvement in the murders and his connections to organized extortion operations. Authorities are now focused on tracking down Dahiya and dismantling the network of criminals linked to the Gogi gang, with more arrests expected as the investigation unfolds.
