In a major crackdown on organized crime, Delhi’s Special Cell arrested Zoya Khan, the wife of notorious gangster Hashim Baba, in a drug-related case on Thursday. Zoya was caught with 270 gram of heroin worth approximately Rs 1 crore in the international market.
Sources reveal that Zoya played a crucial role in managing her husband’s illegal operations while he remained in Tihar Jail. Much like Haseena Parkar, the sister of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, Zoya was reportedly involved in handling extortion and other criminal activities on Baba’s behalf.
Hashim Baba, a dreaded gangster with multiple cases of murder, extortion, and arms violations against him, has been in prison for years. Zoya, his third wife, married him in 2017 after divorcing her first husband. Despite suspicions of her involvement in criminal activities, law enforcement agencies lacked concrete evidence against her—until now.
Lavish Lifestyle and Gang Operations
According to Special Cell officials, Zoya maintained a high-profile lifestyle, frequently attending elite parties and flaunting luxury brands on social media. She regularly visited Hashim Baba in jail, and these meetings were allegedly used to discuss gang operations, illegal extortion, and criminal assignments.
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The police had been tracking Zoya for years but were unable to arrest her due to a lack of direct evidence. However, Special Cell ACP Sanjay Dutt and Inspector Sandeep Dabas finally managed to apprehend her in a carefully executed operation. Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Zoya from the Welcome area in Northeast Delhi while she was in the process of supplying drugs.
Drug Trafficking and Criminal Connections
Investigations have revealed that Zoya sourced the heroin from Muzaffarnagar for further distribution in Delhi. Additionally, the police suspect her involvement in harboring shooters in the high-profile Nadir Shah murder case and are currently gathering more evidence against her.
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Zoya’s family background is also linked to criminal activities. Her mother was arrested in a sex racket case in 2024 and is currently out on bail, while her father was reportedly involved in drug trafficking. Known for her influence in the area, Zoya was often seen surrounded by 4–5 armed henchmen from Baba’s gang.
Gang Wars in Northeast Delhi
Northeast Delhi has long been a battleground for violent gang wars, with groups such as the Chenu Gang, Hashim Baba Gang, and Nasir Pehalwan Gang dominating the region through drug trade and extortion. Zoya Khan’s arrest is expected to be a major blow to organized crime in the area, as authorities continue their crackdown on gang-related activities.
The Special Cell is now expanding its investigation to trace Zoya’s network and uncover further links to her criminal empire. With her arrest, law enforcement agencies hope to dismantle the operations of the Hashim Baba gang and curb the escalating gang violence in the city.
