Haryana gangster Himanshu Bhau, also known as Himanshu Ritoliya, has been detained in the United States along with his alleged associate Neeraj Faridpuria.
The two were reportedly apprehended in Las Vegas on October 22. The US government’s online detainee locator lists two Indian-born men, identified as Himanshu Sigroha and Neeraj Kaushik, at the Henderson Detention Center in Nevada. Indian authorities have identified them as Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria, respectively.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria have reportedly been detained in the United States.
Both are listed in connection with immigration custody in Nevada.
Bhau is wanted in 18 criminal cases in India.
An Interpol Red Notice was issued against him in August 2023.
Indian authorities are reportedly coordinating with US agencies regarding their return.
Their cases are being handled by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The circumstances of their detention have not been fully detailed in a public statement from US authorities.
Bhau, who hails from Haryana’s Rohtak district, is wanted in 18 criminal cases in India, including allegations involving murder, attempted murder, extortion, criminal intimidation and forgery. An Interpol Red Notice was issued against him in August 2023 at the request of Indian law enforcement agencies.
Bhau and members of his alleged gang have been linked by investigators to several criminal incidents in Delhi and Haryana. These include the August 2025 firing outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s residence in Gurugram. The gang’s alleged involvement in other shootings and targeted attacks has also been investigated by police.
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Why This Matters
The detention is a significant development in efforts to locate fugitives wanted in serious criminal cases in India. Any subsequent transfer could allow Indian investigators to pursue the cases through the country's judicial system.
The Haryana Special Task Force is reportedly coordinating with US authorities and central agencies to facilitate the return of the wanted men to India.
