New Delhi, India — Romil Vohra, a notorious shooter affiliated with the Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang, was shot dead in an encounter with the Delhi Police Special Cell near the Delhi-Haryana border on Tuesday.
Vohra, a resident of Yamuna Nagar in Haryana, had been on the run with a ₹3.10 lakh bounty on his head issued by the Haryana Police. He was linked to multiple high-profile murders and violent crimes across the state, including the assassination of liquor barons and a recent murder in Kurukshetra.
According to police sources, Vohra was spotted based on a tip-off, and a Special Cell team moved to apprehend him. “He opened fire on our officers during the attempted arrest. In the ensuing gun battle, Vohra was fatally shot,” a senior officer confirmed. Two Delhi Police sub-inspectors sustained injuries during the exchange and are receiving treatment.
Ties to Kala Rana-Noni Rana Gang
Vohra was identified as a key shooter for the Kala Rana gang, a powerful criminal syndicate with ties across northern India. The gang’s leader, Virender Pratap—alias Kala Rana—was arrested in 2022 after extradition. His brother, Noni Rana, is believed to be operating the syndicate from abroad. Together, the Rana brothers have been linked to extortion, contract killings, and arms smuggling.
“Romil Vohra was not just a foot soldier. He was part of the gang’s execution arm and had access to sensitive targets,” said an officer involved in the investigation.
Murder Trail and Arms Offences
Vohra had been named in the murder of Shantanu, a prominent liquor businessman, who was gunned down in Kurukshetra while sitting in his car near Meena Market in June. Authorities believe the murder was orchestrated as part of a turf war between rival liquor cartels, in which the Kala Rana gang was allegedly a stakeholder.
He was also implicated in the December 26, 2024 triple murder of liquor traders Pankaj Malik, Virender Rana, and Arjun Rana outside a gym in Kheri Lakha Singh Village, an attack that shook Haryana’s business and political circles. Investigators are probing whether the shootings were linked to internal disputes or orchestrated gangland executions.
In addition to murder charges, Vohra was wanted under multiple cases including violations of the Arms Act in Delhi.
A Message from Authorities
“Criminals like Vohra represent the dark underbelly of organised crime operating with trans-regional networks,” said a Delhi Police official. “This encounter is part of a larger crackdown to dismantle such syndicates.”
Authorities say that with Vohra’s death, they have dealt a significant blow to the operational capabilities of the Kala Rana gang, though investigations continue into the network’s wider reach and collaborators.
