Two criminals arrested after shootout in SW Delhi; one injured

Following a brief exchange of fire, two criminals were arrested near Sanjay Van in Southwest Delhi on Wednesday morning, an official said.

One of the accused, 26-year-old Arman, a resident of Bawana, was injured as a bullet hit him in his right leg, police said.

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“At around 6:15 in the morning, a team of the Operation Cell of the district, acting on intel received, attempted to intercept two wanted criminals near Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Sanjay Van, Kishangarh,” said Amit Goel, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest).

On being intercepted, the duo allegedly opened fire at the police team while trying to escape. The team retaliated by firing back in self-defence in which Arman sustained bullet injuries on his legs. Subsequently, the team got their hands on the offenders.

“He was immediately shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre for medical treatment, and the other accused, Basheer, 24, also from Bawana, was apprehended on the spot along with an illegal firearm and live cartridge,” the DCP mentioned.

During the shootout, a bullet fired by Arman struck a police officer but he sustained no injuries as he was wearing a bulletproof jacket. The Crime Team and FSL Team were called to the scene for inspection and evidence collection.

Both of the accused have a history of crime. Arman, in particular, has been previously linked to over 50 cases, including robbery, snatching, and violations under the Arms Act, DCP Goel stated in his statement.