Zoya Khan, Hashim Baba's Wife, Arrested
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 21, 2025 · Last updated Feb 21, 2025
This event has minimal direct impact on financial markets as it primarily concerns local crime and law enforcement. However, it highlights the ongoing challenges of illegal drug trafficking and organized crime, which can indirectly affect local economies and public safety.
Zoya Khan, the 33-year-old wife of notorious gangster Hashim Baba, was arrested by the India — Delhi Police Special Cell for drug trafficking. She was caught with 270 grams of Heroin, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, which she allegedly sourced from India — Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar for distribution in Northeast Delhi. For years, Zoya Khan had evaded arrest despite suspicions that she was managing Hashim Baba's criminal empire, including extortion and drug networks, from outside Tihar Prisons, where he is imprisoned. She maintained a lavish public image while allegedly coordinating with other criminals and receiving guidance from Hashim Baba via coded language during prison visits. Hashim Baba is implicated in multiple cases, including the murder of gym owner Nader Shah in September 2024. He also allegedly coordinated criminal activities with fellow jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is linked to the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala and a firing incident outside Salman Khan's residence. Zoya Khan's family also has a criminal background, with her mother involved in a sex trafficking ring and her father in drug supply. Her arrest is considered a significant success for the India — Delhi Police in disrupting organized crime in the region.
Set up alerts, explore entity relationships, search across thousands of events, and build custom intelligence feeds.
Open Dashboard