Two Rashid Cablewala Gang Shooters Injured in Delhi Encounter
Two sharpshooters from the Rashid Cablewala gang were injured after a fierce gunfight with Delhi Police in the Usmanpur area.
A high-stakes gunfight erupted in Northeast Delhi's Usmanpur area as the Special Staff team of the Northeast Delhi Police engaged in a fierce encounter with two notorious sharpshooters belonging to the Rashid Cablewala gang. The exchange of fire, which saw approximately 26 rounds discharged from both sides, left both accused criminals suffering from bullet injuries.
The Trap in Usmanpur
The encounter unfolded after police received specific intelligence regarding the movements of the accused. The individuals, identified as Mohammad Kaif and Mohammad Jaseem, were reportedly attempting to reach their residence in Usmanpur by taking a forested route to evade detection.
Acting on this information, the police team laid a strategic trap. However, as the criminals approached, they allegedly opened fire on the waiting officers. The police immediately retaliated, leading to a heavy shootout. In the ensuing crossfire, both Kaif and Jaseem sustained gunshot wounds to their legs. They were promptly apprehended and shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.
Police Officers Narrowly Escape Injury
The intensity of the firefight was such that even the police personnel were in direct danger. During the exchange, bullets struck the bulletproof jackets of two police officers. While the impact was significant, both officers fortunately escaped unhurt.
Separate Arrest in Palam Village
In a related development, the Delhi Police Crime Branch successfully conducted another operation, resulting in the arrest of a 19-year-old man from Palam Village. The accused, identified as Anshu, son of Satya Narayan, was apprehended by the WR-II Crime Branch team following credible secret information.
The police recovered several illegal weapons from his possession, including:
- Two country-made pistols
- Two live cartridges
- One air gun
According to official reports, Anshu allegedly acquired these illegal firearms to project dominance, intimidate others, and flaunt his perceived influence among his associates. An FIR had been previously registered against him on September 9 under Section 25 of the Arms Act at the Crime Branch police station.