Delhi's Notorious 'Lady Don' Zoya Khan, Wife of Gangster Hashim Baba, Arrested in Nadir Shah Murder Case

New Delhi: The Delhi Police Special Cell on Monday formally arrested Zoya Khan, the wife of gangster Hashim Baba, in connection with the 2024 Nadir Shah murder case. Police officials stated that they needed to uncover the larger conspiracy and establish her exact role in the crime.

Police Looking for Other Accused, Weapons Yet to Be Recovered

The police confirmed that they had not yet arrested two other accused, Saddam and Salman, who were allegedly involved in the killing. 

Authorities also stated that the weapons used in the crime were still missing. 

Investigators revealed that all the accused had been communicating through app-based encrypted calls, making it difficult to track their conversations.

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Zoya Khan’s Lawyer Claims No Direct Evidence Against Her

Zoya Khan’s legal team challenged the arrest, arguing that her name had not been mentioned in any disclosures made by the arrested accused. 

Her lawyer further stated that she had already joined the investigation twice when summoned by the police.

Zoya Khan Denies Any Role in the Crime

Denying the allegations, Zoya Khan stated, "My only crime is that I am the wife of Hashim Baba. I am not involved in any of the previous cases against him."

Investigation Continues

The police assured that they were continuing the probe to establish all connections in the case. They are also exploring whether Zoya Khan played a key role in planning or facilitating the crime. Meanwhile, security agencies have intensified their search for the missing accused.