Delhi BSP Leader and Family’s 2017 Murder: Absconding Convict Caught After Skipping Parole

In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police have arrested Sahib Khan, also known as Bunty, the prime accused in the 2017 murder case involving Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Munawwar Hasan Rana and his family. Khan had evaded capture for nearly four years after failing to return from parole in 2021.

A Chilling Crime Spree

The crime traces back to April 2017, when Rana, who was then a BSP leader and property dealer, was serving a jail sentence in Tihar Prison after being convicted in a rape case. During his incarceration, his business associate, Sahib Khan, exploited the opportunity to seize valuable real estate and eliminate Rana’s entire family.

Over the span of three days, Khan systematically killed Rana’s wife and four children. After Rana was released on parole in May 2017, Khan murdered him as well. Investigations later revealed that the motive behind the killings was a dispute over six prime properties estimated to be worth around ₹6 crore. Khan had illegally transferred the titles of these properties into his own name.

After the murders, Khan went to great lengths to cover his tracks. He misled the police by filing missing person reports for the victims, pretending to assist in the investigation, and continued to present himself as a close friend of the deceased.

Vanished on Parole, Caught Years Later

Although Khan was initially arrested and jailed for the murders, he was granted parole in 2021. However, instead of returning after his parole period ended, he vanished. He adopted a new identity and moved to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where he started a new life and even remarried.

The long manhunt ended when the Delhi Police Crime Branch, led by ACP Rajpal Dabas, tracked him down through surveillance and tip-offs. Khan was taken into custody on May 12, 2025, and brought back to Delhi. Authorities have confirmed his identity and stated that he will now face the full extent of the law.

Renewed Scrutiny on Parole System

Khan’s arrest has reignited concerns about the flaws in India’s parole system. Legal experts and public commentators have pointed out that while parole is intended to support prisoner rehabilitation, in some cases it is exploited by dangerous individuals to escape justice.

There is growing demand for stricter tracking mechanisms and more rigorous parole eligibility reviews. The public outcry emphasizes that the justice system must ensure that temporary releases do not result in threats to public safety.

Justice Delayed, But Not Denied

While the original crime shocked the national capital, the long delay in re-arresting the absconding convict added to the frustration of the victims’ relatives and community members. Khan’s capture brings renewed hope that justice will ultimately be served, and it restores some faith in the ability of law enforcement agencies to track down fugitives—even after years on the run.

Authorities are now investigating how Khan managed to remain undetected for so long, including whether he had help in avoiding the police. Meanwhile, the police have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that such lapses do not happen again.

Final Thoughts

The dramatic arrest of Sahib Khan has brought closure to one of Delhi’s most horrific family murder cases in recent memory. More than just the resolution of a criminal case, it raises important questions about systemic loopholes and underscores the urgent need for reforms in how parole is granted and monitored. As the case moves forward in court once again, the focus is now on delivering justice and tightening safeguards to prevent future misuse of the legal system.