Delhi Police arrested three wanted criminals, including an alleged Asad gang leader, after a brief encounter in Usmanpur early morning. The suspects, wanted in a Meerut murder case, were shot in the leg during retaliatory firing and taken to hospital.
Meerut Murder Case Accused Held After Gunfight in Northeast Delhi
New Delhi: The sound of gunfire sparked panic in the Usmanpur area of Delhi on Monday morning. The gunfire erupted during a shootout between police and criminals. The Delhi Police Crime Branch team had received intelligence that the notorious Asad gang from Meerut was about to arrive in the area with its associates. Upon receiving the information, the police laid a cordon and a trap, and ordered the suspects to surrender as soon as they arrived.
Surrounded by police, the criminals suddenly opened fire. Police retaliated in self-defense, injuring three of the accused in the leg. During the encounter, a bullet grazed a sub-inspector, but he survived because he was wearing a bulletproof jacket. The injured criminals were immediately rushed to the hospital and are undergoing treatment.
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Police investigation revealed that the three arrested criminals were wanted in a murder case in Meerut. It is being reported that the murder was committed due to a personal rivalry. Among the injured is the leader of the Asad gang, who has several serious criminal cases registered against him. Police have also recovered weapons and other suspicious items from the accused.
Following the encounter, security has been increased in Usmanpur and surrounding areas. Police are investigating the entire matter thoroughly and are also probing the criminal network of the accused. Officials say that strict action will continue against criminals in the capital and that law and order will not be compromised.
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This action is being considered a major success for the Delhi Police, as criminals who had been absconding for a long time have finally been apprehended. Locals have also praised the police's swift action and expressed hope for maintaining peace in the area.
