Jahangirpuri encounter: Gangster Rohit Godara’s shooter injured in shootout; extortion bid foiled

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Sep 11, 2025, 11:34 IST

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Delhi Police's Special Cell apprehended Ankit, a shooter associated with gangster Rohit Godara, following an encounter in Jahangirpuri. Ankit sustained a leg injury during the operation. He was allegedly tasked by Godara to intimidate a businessman for extortion purposes. Ankit is currently receiving medical treatment and is being questioned as investigations into the extortion case continue.

Jahangirpuri encounter: Gangster Rohit Godara’s shooter injured in shootout; extortion bid foiled

NEW DELHI: Ankit, the shooter of gangster Rohit Godara, was injured and arrested by Delhi Police’s Special Cell during an encounter in Jahangirpuri, officials said on Thursday.A team from the Special Cell of the Northern Range shot Ankit in the leg when he arrived to meet a friend in the locality.According to police, Ankit had received orders from Rohit Godara to open fire on a businessman for extortion.

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“The suspect was intercepted by our team in Jahangirpuri and sustained a leg injury during the encounter,” said a Delhi Police Special Cell official."He had received orders from Rohit Godara to open fire on a businessman for extortion," official added.Ankit has been taken to the hospital for treatment and further questioning, and investigations into the extortion are ongoing.(With inputs from agency)

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