New Delhi: A late-night encounter between the Delhi Police Crime Branch and an alleged criminal ended with the arrest of a man from Meerut following an exchange of several rounds of gunfire, police said.
According to the Delhi Police, the incident took place during an operation in which the Crime Branch team confronted the accused. Shots were fired from both sides before officers managed to apprehend him.
Police said the accused was not injured in the encounter. No police officer or other individual was reported to have suffered injuries during the exchange.
Meerut Resident Held After Exchange of Fire
The arrested man is a resident of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and is allegedly linked to multiple criminal cases, according to the police.
Investigators are examining his suspected involvement in a number of serious offences, including a firing incident reported in Chhawla in Delhi.
Police are also looking into alleged links between the accused and murder-related cases as part of the ongoing investigation.
Crime Branch Begins Detailed Questioning
Following the arrest, the accused was taken into custody by the Crime Branch for questioning.
Investigators are expected to examine his alleged criminal links, previous cases and possible connections with other individuals involved in criminal activities.
The questioning could also help police establish the circumstances surrounding the Chhawla firing incident and determine whether the accused had any role in other cases under investigation.
No Injuries Reported During Encounter
Despite the exchange of multiple rounds of firing, police confirmed that there were no injuries among officers or members of the public.
The accused also escaped without sustaining a bullet injury.
Officials have not disclosed further details about the exact location of the encounter, the circumstances that led to the confrontation or the weapon allegedly used during the incident.
Investigation Continues
The Delhi Police Crime Branch is continuing its investigation into the case. Further details are expected to emerge as questioning of the accused progresses and investigators verify his alleged involvement in previous offences.
Police are also likely to examine available evidence and records to determine the extent of his alleged criminal activities.
The arrest is being viewed as an important development in the investigation into the cases in which the accused is suspected to have been involved.
