The Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana on Friday secured the deportation of gangster Sahil Chauhan, also known as Sahil Rana, a notorious criminal with inter-state links who had been operating from Thailand, police said. This marks the fifth deportation carried out by STF Haryana in 2026, following the return of Ankit Shokeen, Aman Bhainswal, Sombir Motta, and Shilu Dahar.

According to STF Haryana chief Satish Balan, Sahil Rana had been absconding since 2024 and has a long criminal history. He joined the Bhupi gang at a young age and was involved in multiple serious crimes, including attempted murder and murder. He was previously convicted in a court-related firing case and served 10 years in prison. After being granted bail in 2024, he fled to Bangalore and remained on the run.

Police said Rana has been active in crime since 2016, with 16 cases registered against him. A resident of Shahzadpur in Ambala, he joined the Bhupi gang while in Class 12. After his release on bail, he escaped to Bangalore, obtained fake passport documents, and fled to Dhaka. From there, he moved across several Southeast Asian countries, including Bali in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and even Angola.

Officials added that Rana later attempted to travel to Portugal but failed. While returning, he was intercepted at a Thailand airport based on a Red Corner Notice (RCN) and subsequently deported to New Delhi. The STF chief stated that the investigation is ongoing, and more details will be shared once it is complete.