Delhi Police Shootout: Two Wanted Criminals Injured in Central Delhi
Two members of the Vikas Kalia gang were injured during an exchange of fire with Delhi Police Special Staff in Central Delhi.
In a high-stakes encounter in the heart of the capital, two wanted criminals were injured during an exchange of fire with the Delhi Police Special Staff on Tuesday morning. The accused, identified as Mukesh (alias Chinnu) and Akash, were reportedly members of the notorious Vikas Kalia gang.
The Encounter near New Delhi Railway Station
The operation unfolded in the Paharganj area following intelligence reports regarding the movement of the two suspects. Acting on this information, a specialized team laid a trap near the Karnail Singh Stadium, in close proximity to the New Delhi Railway Station.
As the police intercepted the suspects, the duo allegedly opened fire on the officers. The police retaliated in self-defense, resulting in gunshot injuries to the legs of both Mukesh and Akash. Following the shootout, the accused were apprehended and immediately shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. According to law enforcement, the following items were recovered from the scene:
- A stolen motorcycle
- Two pistols
- Live cartridges
The two individuals were already being sought by the police for their alleged involvement in a firing incident that occurred during the Sadar Bazar-Nabi Karim Shobha Yatra in mid-September.
Tragedy in Sadar Bazar: Minor Assaulted
In a separate and harrowing incident reported from the same area, police have investigated a case involving the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl. The victim, a Class 6 student at a private school, was allegedly tied up inside a shop in Sadar Bazar on September 21 while she was out to buy stationery items.
The police have registered a case at the Women Police Station, invoking provisions related to rape, wrongful confinement, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. A 56-year-old man was arrested on Friday in connection with this crime. Authorities have maintained the anonymity of the minor in accordance with legal protections for child victims, and investigations into the matter are ongoing.