Reward-Carrying Criminal Shot in Delhi's Maidan Garhi Encounter
A reward-carrying criminal was shot in the leg and arrested after firing at police in Delhi's Maidan Garhi. Two illegal firearms were recovered.
A high-stakes operation by the Delhi Police resulted in the apprehension of a wanted criminal during a Maidan Garhi encounter on Sunday morning. The accused, who was carrying a substantial bounty on his head, was injured after allegedly engaging in a shootout with the police team.
The Morning Shootout
The incident unfolded around 6:30 am when a police team, acting on a specific tip-off, laid a trap in the Maidan Garhi area. Intelligence suggested that the suspect was planning to execute a robbery in the vicinity.
As the accused was riding a motorcycle, police officers signaled him to pull over. Finding himself surrounded by the law enforcement team, the suspect allegedly opened fire. The police retaliated in self-defense, and a bullet struck the man in the leg, leading to his immediate apprehension.
Identity of the Accused
The apprehended individual has been identified as Swan, also known as Sawan or "Muchhad Mama." He is a notorious figure with a criminal record that includes charges of murder and robbery. Notably, the Uttar Pradesh Police had previously announced a reward of ₹1 lakh for his capture.
During the search operation following the arrest, the police recovered two illegal firearms from his possession.
Other Major Crime Updates
While the capital dealt with the Maidan Garhi encounter, other significant police actions were reported across the region:
- Chandigarh Murder Case: In a separate operation, the Chandigarh Police's Operation Cell, led by Inspector Sekhon, apprehended a suspect in the forest area of Sector 50. This arrest follows an encounter related to the contract killing of Naitik, a 17-year-old former student of St. Joseph’s Convent School. Investigations suggest the murder was a conspiracy involving Lucky Patial of the Bambiha gang, with a fellow student allegedly helping the shooter identify the victim.
- International Cyber Fraud Bust: In another major breakthrough, the Delhi Police dismantled an international cyber fraud syndicate. Six individuals, including five bankers, were arrested for siphoning money via cryptocurrency in collaboration with a Chinese national. This sophisticated network, active since 2013, reportedly involved two regional banks in Kerala. To evade detection, the syndicate kept the mobile phones used for their crimes at least five kilometers away from their actual locations.