Wanted gangsters Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria have reportedly been detained in the Las Vegas area of the United States on October 22, 2026. The operation is said to have followed intelligence shared by the Haryana Police Special Task Force (STF) with American agencies. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reported to have played a role in the action. Indian agencies are now working to coordinate with American authorities and explore the legal process required to bring the two men back to India.
Why Are They Wanted in India?
Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria are wanted in connection with multiple criminal cases, including murder and extortion. Police agencies have linked them to alleged criminal networks operating across Haryana, Delhi-NCR and other parts of northern India. Their reported detention in the United States is being viewed as a significant development in efforts to track suspects believed to have continued their activities while staying abroad. However, their return to India will depend on the applicable legal procedures and coordination between the two countries.
Questions Over the US Agencies Involved
Reports about Himanshu Bhau’s detention have mentioned both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and ICE. Other reports have specifically referred to ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division in Las Vegas. ERO handles immigration enforcement, detention and removal proceedings in the United States. The precise role played by each American agency in the operation has not been clearly established in the available reports. Further official details would help clarify how the two men were located and detained.
Who Is Himanshu Bhau ?
Himanshu Bhau is associated with Rohtak district in Haryana and is among the wanted gangsters sought by Indian law enforcement agencies. He faces allegations involving murder, attempted murder, extortion and organised crime. Police have linked his alleged network to criminal activity in Haryana, Delhi-NCR and neighbouring areas. His name has also appeared in reports concerning rivalries between criminal groups, including opposition to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Authorities have been investigating his alleged connections and activities outside India.
Who Is Neeraj Faridpuria?
Neeraj Faridpuria is associated with Palwal district in Haryana and has been linked to cases involving murder, extortion, assault and other alleged criminal activities. His name also surfaced in connection with the murder of Congress leader Vikas Chaudhary. According to the report, Neeraj was arrested in a murder case in 2012 and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2015. The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted him bail in 2019, after which reports indicated that he had gone abroad. His reported detention in the United States has renewed attention on the cases against him.
What Happens Next?
Haryana STF is reportedly coordinating with central agencies and American authorities to pursue the process of bringing both men to India. The next steps will depend on their legal status in the United States, the proceedings initiated by American authorities and the requirements for their return. Investigators will also need to address the cases registered against them in India. While the reported detention marks a significant development, the timeline for their return and the exact legal process have not yet been confirmed.
