Delhi Police have arrested a wanted gang leader, identified as Prakash alias Akash alias Chinu (30), following an exchange of fire near Shadipur Flyover in Patel Nagar during the intervening night of November 12 and 13, news agency IANS reported, citing a Delhi Police statement issued on Friday.

Source: IANS via Fresh Headline

According to police, a team of the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the Central District, led by Inspector Sandeep Dabas, laid a trap after receiving specific intelligence on November 12 about the accused's presence near Shadipur Flyover. At around 12.45 a.m. on November 13, the team spotted him approaching on foot and signalled him to stop.

Police said the accused allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire, and that one bullet passed close to Constable Mukul. Police said they retaliated in self-defence, and the accused sustained a bullet injury in his right leg before being overpowered and apprehended. He was subsequently shifted to a hospital, and police said they recovered an illegal pistol and live cartridges from his possession.

Source: ANI via Indian Economic Observer

Police described the accused as a proclaimed Bad Character (BC) of Nabi Karim Police Station. He was wanted in connection with a violent confrontation between two rival gangs during a Baba Ramdev Ji Shobha Yatra on September 13, when a procession organised by members of the Nayak Samaj passed through Sadar Bazar and Nabi Karim.

According to police, an altercation near Jhandewalan Road between the Vikas Kalia group and the Prakash alias Chinu group escalated into stone-pelting, assault and firing. Two cases were registered in connection with the incidents, including FIR No. 410/2026 at Nabi Karim Police Station and FIR No. 908/2026 at Sadar Bazar Police Station.

Police said proceedings under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) had been initiated against the accused by a court on October 28, and that he is involved in 15 criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, robbery and offences under the Arms Act. Further investigation is underway, police said.