Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 7: In a daring operation, Delhi Police’s Crime Branch on Friday arrested Kamrul, a 51-year-old fruit seller who doubled as the mastermind behind the infamous “Mamu Gang,” responsible for a string of bank robberies across Karnataka and Maharashtra.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Harsh Indora, Kamrul used his daytime persona as a humble fruit vendor to meticulously study bank premises, observe staff routines, and map security loopholes. By night, he orchestrated precise heists, leading his gang to strike vaults while disabling alarms and CCTV systems.

Kamrul, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, was wanted in multiple bank burglary cases and had been living in southwest Delhi’s Mahavir Enclave under a false identity. Acting on a tip-off, police laid a trap in Uttam Nagar and arrested him on November 5.

During interrogation, Kamrul confessed to masterminding the gang’s interstate operations, which involved using role-based disguises, detailed reconnaissance, and coordinated strikes. Gang members often posed as fruit vendors near banks during the day, allowing them to study entry and exit points, guard movements, and security gaps.

The Crime Branch confirmed that Kamrul’s arrest has led to the solving of three major bank burglary cases in Karnataka. Police records indicate he has over ten prior cases across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, including murder, attempt to murder, gang activities, theft, cheating, and violations under the Arms Act and NDPS Act.

Despite being illiterate, Kamrul has demonstrated remarkable planning and operational skills, conducting heists across multiple states for nearly three decades. Police are continuing investigations to identify other members of the “Mamu Gang” and trace the proceeds of their crimes.