Delhi’s underworld was shaken as Zoya Khan, notoriously known as the Lady Don of Delhi, was finally arrested in a major drug bust. The 33-year-old wife of gangster Hashim Baba was caught red-handed with 270 grams of heroin worth Rs 1 crore in the international market. This arrest was made by the Special Cell of Delhi Police in the Welcome area of Northeast Delhi, a region long plagued by organized crime.

Heroin Sourced from Muzaffarnagar

According to Special Cell officers, the heroin seized from Zoya Khan was sourced from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh—a known hub for drug trafficking. Acting on intelligence inputs, the police received a tip-off about a delivery being made to Zoya. This led to a well-planned operation, resulting in her arrest.

For years, Zoya Khan remained untouchable, evading law enforcement with a network of informants and a carefully managed operation. Despite being under surveillance for a long time, police struggled to find solid evidence linking her to illegal activities—until now.

A Key Player in Delhi’s Underworld

Zoya Khan’s involvement in Delhi’s crime syndicate is not recent. She took over her husband Hashim Baba’s criminal empire after his arrest, making her one of the most feared women in Delhi’s underworld.

Hashim Baba, a dreaded gangster, has a long list of criminal cases against him, ranging from murder, extortion, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking. He has been behind bars for years, but that did not stop his empire from flourishing—thanks to Zoya Khan, who stepped into his shoes and controlled the gang’s operations.

Zoya Khan’s Rise in the Crime World

Zoya Khan was not always involved in crime. Before marrying Hashim Baba in 2017, she was married to another man. After her divorce, she came into contact with Baba, as they were neighbors in Northeast Delhi. The two fell in love, and soon after Baba’s imprisonment, Zoya took charge of his gang, running extortion rackets, managing drug supplies, and orchestrating illegal activities.

Her role in the gang has been compared to Haseena Parkar, the sister of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, who ran his Mumbai-based operations in his absence.

A Lavish Lifestyle Funded by Crime

Unlike most criminals who maintain a low profile, Zoya Khan lived a high-profile, extravagant life. Special Cell sources revealed that she frequently attended elite parties, owned luxury handbags, designer clothing, and expensive jewelry, all funded by her criminal operations.

Her social media presence showcased her opulent lifestyle, giving a glimpse into the high-end fashion brands she flaunted. Despite police surveillance, she skillfully managed to stay ahead of the law, ensuring that no direct evidence linked her to illegal activities.

Years of Evasion Ends with Her Arrest

Delhi Police had been trying to arrest Zoya Khan for years, but she always managed to escape. However, Special Cell ACP Sanjay Dutt and Inspector Sandeep Dabas finally seized an opportunity when they received critical intelligence on her movements.

In a carefully executed operation, police nabbed her from the Welcome area of Northeast Delhi, where she was caught while allegedly supplying heroin. During the raid, officials recovered 270 grams of heroin, valued at Rs 1 crore in the international market.

Suspected Links to the Nadir Shah Murder Case

The police are now investigating Zoya Khan’s involvement in other high-profile crimes, including her suspected connection to the Nadir Shah murder case.

Nadir Shah, a gym owner from Greater Kailash-1, was shot dead in September 2024 in what appeared to be a contract killing. Authorities believe Zoya provided shelter to the shooters involved in the murder, making her a key suspect in the case.

The Beginning of the End for Zoya Khan?

Zoya Khan’s arrest is a major breakthrough for Delhi Police, but the investigation is far from over. Authorities are digging deeper into her drug connections, financial transactions, and role in past crimes.

With her husband Hashim Baba still in jail, law enforcement agencies suspect that Zoya was the mastermind behind his gang’s operations. More arrests from her network are expected as police continue their probe.

Her downfall marks the end of an era for one of Delhi’s most powerful female criminals, proving that even the most elusive figures cannot escape justice forever.

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