Nepali Gang Leader Bhim Jora Killed in Delhi Police Encounter; Linked to Murder of 63-Year-Old Doctor

New Delhi – Bhim Mahabahadur Jora, a notorious Nepali gang leader, was killed in a police encounter late Monday night in East of Kailash, Delhi. Jora was the prime suspect in the May 2024 murder of Dr. Yogesh Chandra Paul, a 63-year-old general physician, during a robbery at his Jangpura residence.

Dr. Paul was found dead in his Jangpura home on May 10, 2024. His body was discovered with hands and feet tied, showing signs of torture. Investigations revealed that Jora, along with accomplices, had planned the robbery and murder. The crime was allegedly orchestrated with the help of Dr. Paul's long-time domestic help, Basanti, who provided information about valuables in the house.

What Happened: Encounter and Police Action

Police said they received an intelligence tip that Jora and an accomplice were in Astha Kunj Park (near Nehru Place) around 12:20 a.m. on the intervening night of October 6–7.

A trap was laid by a joint team consisting of Delhi Police Special Staff and Gurgaon Crime Branch (Sector 43). When officers approached, Jora allegedly opened fire, discharging six rounds.

Responding to the threat, police returned fire. Five bullets were fired at Jora; one bullet reportedly struck his chest and caused fatal injuries.

Inspector Narender Sharma (Gurgaon) and SI Shubham Chaudhary (Delhi) narrowly escaped serious harm when bullets hit their bulletproof jackets during the shootout.

Officers overpowered Jora, seized his weapon, and recovered from the scene:

• One automatic pistol (with magazine)

• Six spent cartridges fired by Jora

• One live round from the pistol’s magazine

• Five empty shells from police fire

• A bag containing burglary and house-breaking tools

Jora was rushed to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The accomplice present at the scene escaped during the confrontation.

Criminal Background & Alleged Modus Operandi

Police said Jora (aged 39) hailed from Lalpur, Kailali District, Nepal. He had been on the run for about 17 months following the high-profile murder of Dr. Yogesh Chandra Paul, a 63-year-old physician, in May 2024 at his Jangpura residence.

Investigations revealed Jora led a cross-border gang that carried out planned robberies in multiple states, including Delhi, Gujarat, Bengaluru, and Haryana. The gang reportedly recruited individuals via fake identity documents (e.g. forged Aadhaar cards), placing them as domestic help in affluent households to gather intelligence. After establishing trust, they allegedly used sedative drugs or restraining tactics on family members and stole valuables, before fleeing to Nepal.

One of the gang’s more recent high-value crimes was a burglary in Sector 49, Gurgaon in October 2024 where valuables worth around ₹20 lakh were stolen. In a July 2025 case, Jora allegedly coordinated a burglary in Gurgaon’s Civil Lines: an accomplice posing as a maid (alias “Pooja”) allegedly mixed sedatives in the victim’s food, rendered a family member unconscious, and stole about ₹3.8 lakh.

Jora had prior arrests:

• In 2014 in Surat, Gujarat, in a dacoity and damage case

• In January 2022 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on theft and house-trespass charges

• In October 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka for a house-breaking case

Each time he was arrested, he reportedly secured bail or managed escape, resuming his criminal activities under new identities.

Latest Updates & Next Steps

• Police and forensic teams have forwarded recovered weapons and ballistic evidence for detailed forensic analysis.

• Investigators are working to track the escaped accomplice and other gang members linked to Jora’s network.

• The encounter is part of intensified efforts by central and state police agencies to curb organized crime and ensure the safety of vulnerable professionals, including health care providers.

(Rh/Eth/MSM)