Wanted criminal injured in police encounter near Delhi's Prem Bari nala

ANI March 3, 2025 164 views

A wanted criminal named Sahil Khan was critically wounded during a police encounter near Prem Bari Nala in New Delhi on Sunday. The suspect was wanted for a recent robbery in Ashok Vihar and was tracked by a joint police team. When confronted, he attempted to flee and opened fire, prompting police to retaliate and shoot him in the leg. Investigations are currently ongoing to determine the full extent of his criminal activities.

"When officers signaled him to stop, he opened fire on the police party" - Inspector Sombir
New Delhi, March 3: A wanted criminal sustained a bullet injury in his leg following an exchange of fire with police near Prem Bari Nala in the Wazirpur Industrial Area in the national capital, police said on Monday.

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Wanted criminal Sahil Khan injured in leg during police encounter

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Suspect was on run after Ashok Vihar robbery

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Special Staff and local police conducted joint operation

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Suspect fired two rounds before being shot

The accused had recently committed a robbery in Ashok Vihar and was on the run.

During interrogation, the accused was identified as Sahil Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh who was wanted in connection with FIR 67/25 under various sections registered at Ashok Vihar police station.

On Sunday, the Special Staff received intelligence input suggesting that the suspect might visit the Prembari Nala area in New Delhi. Acting on this information, a joint team of the Special Staff and the Ashok Vihar police station was formed.

According to Inspector Sombir the team laid a trap at Prem Bari Nala and spotted a suspicious individual around 10 am.

When officers signaled him to stop, he opened fire on the police party, firing two rounds. In retaliation, the police fired back, injuring him in the leg.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.

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