Godara-Brar gang members linked to firing outside Disha Patani’s house killed in Ghaziabad encounter

Two active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang, allegedly involved in firing outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani's residence in Bareilly, were shot dead in an encounter near Tronica City in Ghaziabad on Wednesday, officials said.

The encounter was carried out in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell, Uttar Pradesh STF and Haryana STF, they said.

The deceased were identified as Ravinder, resident of Haryana's Rohtak and Arun from Haryana's Sonipat, they said.


A senior officer of the Haryana STF confirmed that both were shot dead and a personnel of Special Cell also sustained injuries during the encounter.

"The duo had a direct role in the Bareilly firing case, which had sparked security concerns around high-profile personalities. The incident was suspected to be an intimidation tactic linked to extortion," an officer of Delhi Police Special Cell said.

Senior officers said further investigation is underway to trace other gang members who remain absconding.

Unidentified assailants had fired multiple rounds outside Patani's Bareilly residence around 3.45 am on September 12, creating panic in the locality.