Panchkula, July 3 -- Police have detained three members of the notorious slingshot gang, an interstate criminal group believed to be behind a series of violent robbery attempts across Haryana, Punjab, and the National Capital Region (NCR).

The gang, also referred to as the "Bala gang", is suspected to have carried out over 30 offences in multiple states, including a recent Rs.40 lakh dacoity in Faridabad.

DCP (crime) Amit Dahiya described the gang, locally known as the Bala gang originates from Madhya Pradesh's tribal areas, as operating with extreme aggression.

"They use blunt weapons to attack during break-ins. Bala is the gang leader and has 22 criminal cases against him," the DCP added.

Police said the gang consists of seven to ei...