Mar 10 • 02:59 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Delhi: 11 rounds of firing in Shahabad Dairy, two criminals injured in police encounter

In a police encounter in Delhi's Shahabad Dairy area, two criminals were injured after firing on both sides during an attempt to arrest them.

In the Shahabad Dairy area of Delhi, a police encounter took place resulting in the injury of two notorious criminals, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, who were wanted in a high-profile murder case. For over a month, the duo had been evading capture, and the police had been actively searching for them after uncovering leads on their whereabouts in Outer North district. When the police attempted to apprehend the suspects riding a motorcycle, the criminals opened fire, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire between the two sides with approximately 11 rounds being exchanged.

Both suspects sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the encounter and were subsequently arrested. Authorities recovered a pistol, live cartridges, and the motorcycle from the scene. This police action is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks linked to recent murders, indicating a broader connection to gangster Randeep Malik and Anil Pandit, who are based abroad. The investigation highlights how law enforcement is actively targeting organized crime and the criminal elements associated with it in Delhi.

The incident not only raises questions about public safety but also underscores the challenges police face in combating organized crime amid reports of criminals operating with impunity. The successful arrest of these individuals may lead to further insights into ongoing criminal activities and the associated networks that threaten community safety in the region. This encounter thus represents a significant step in the ongoing battle against organized crime in Delhi.

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