Delhi Police have arrested a professional bank robber who was involved in multiple bank robberies across the country. He was the mastermind of a gang known as the “Mamu Gang”, which carried out several bank thefts. To avoid suspicion, he used to pose as a fruit seller and set up his stall near banks to keep an eye on them. Once he understood the bank’s entry and exit points and observed the staff and security routines, he planned and executed the robberies.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Harsh Indora, the accused — Kamrul, also known as Mamu — lived a double life. During the day, he posed as a simple fruit seller, using the opportunity to quietly observe bank premises, study staff routines, and identify security gaps. At night, he turned into the mastermind of bank robbery, leading his team to carry out well-planned robberies by disabling alarms and breaking into vaults.
Police said Kamrul, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, was wanted in several bank burglary cases in Karnataka and Maharashtra. He was known for his detailed planning, clever disguises, and ability to evade police for years.
The Crime Branch arrested him on November 5 from Mahavir Enclave in southwest Delhi after receiving information about his movements. He had been living there under a fake identity and selling fruits in local markets to hide his criminal activities.
A trap was laid in Uttam Nagar, and he was caught. Verification confirmed that he was wanted in at least three major bank burglary cases in Karnataka.
During interrogation, Kamrul admitted that he was the leader of the “Mamu Gang,” an organised interstate group behind multiple bank heists across Maharashtra and Karnataka. Police said the gang operated smartly, using disguises and detailed surveys before committing robberies.
Gang members often posed as fruit vendors near banks so they could freely observe the area. This helped them understand entry and exit points, movement of guards, working hours of staff, and weaknesses in security. Once their plan was complete, they would strike at night, using special tools to disable alarms and CCTV cameras before breaking into bank vaults.
After each robbery, the gang members would quickly separate and move to different cities, returning to their disguise as fruit sellers to avoid police suspicion.
Police said Kamrul has more than ten previous cases registered against him in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. His criminal history includes charges of murder, attempted murder, theft, cheating, gang-related crimes, and violations under the Arms Act and NDPS Act.
Despite being illiterate, he has been operating across multiple states for nearly 30 years, using coded communication and recruiting local associates wherever necessary.
The police are now working to identify other members of the “Mamu Gang” and trace the stolen money. Further investigation is in progress.
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