Wanted criminal arrested after exchange of fire

An armed wanted criminal was arrested after an exchange of fire in the New Usmanpur area of Northeast Delhi, the police said on Wednesday.

The accused, identified as Imran, alias Kala (21), a resident of Janta Mazdoor Colony, Welcome, Shahdara, was wanted in a robbery case in the district.

According to the police, a team noticed a person riding a motorcycle without a registration plate near Zero Pushta, close to Bijli Ghar, around 2 am. When signalled to stop, the accused opened fire at the police team.

The team directed him to surrender, but he fired again aiming at Constable Paramjeet. Assessing the situation, the police team retaliated by firing two rounds, one of which hit the accused on his left leg. He was subsequently overpowered and apprehended, an official said.

A semi-automatic pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from his possession. The motorcycle he was riding was found to be stolen from the Jyoti Nagar area, the official added.

A case under relevant sections of the BNS and the Arms Act has been registered against him at the New Usmanpur police station, and further investigation is underway.