Sources say the needle of suspicion points to Anoop of the Balraj gang that operates in outer Delhi.

The bloodshed on Tuesday night was the outcome of a feud between the Balraj gang and the Kishan Pehalwan gang, as well as some residents of Mundka and Dichau villages in Najafgarh.

Ved Singh and Anoop have fought over property worth several crores of rupees in Hauz Khas, police sources said. ``Gangs often indulge in extortion, while posing as property agents. That is just a front. They use this business to grab property and then threaten the original owners,'' said one official. The police confirmed today that Ram Veer, current resident of the Hauz Khas property, was threatened by Anoop as recently as this morning. Ved Singh began operating on his own following thearrest of Kishan Pehalwan two months ago. The police believe the Pehalwan gang had murdered a member of the Balraj gang in Najafgarh.

While Ved Singh's family vehemently denies he was involved in extortion or underworld activities, some villagers in Mundka told The Indian Express today that he was involved with the Pehalwan gang at least 10 years ago, when he started his property business. Some villagers also said that Anoop was seen in Mundka three days ago. Anoop is the brother of Balraj, who was shot by the Pehalwan gang a few months ago.