Police have arrested notorious gangster Rajiv Gurung alias Deepak Manange and his henchman Rajkumar Singh on extortion charges.

Chief of Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Range SSP Bikram Singh Thapa said the duo was apprehended from Thamel in the Capital on Thursday night.

Manange was arrested as he was awaiting the Special Court’s verdict in a case where he is accused of amassing wealth through illegal means. Manange and his men control several night clubs and bars in Thamel. They are also known for extorting local businessmen and running protection racket in the area.

Nepal Police has launched an aggressive operation against organised crimes in Kathmandu by capturing their leaders and busting their rackets in recent times.

Just last week, police had shot and injured Jaswant Rai before capturing him on charge of extorting local businesses in Bijulibazaar area.