Ghaziabad: Wanted Criminal 'Nagin' Arrested After Encounter
Wanted criminal Farman, alias 'Nagin', with a 50,000 reward and 100 cases arrested by Ghaziabad police after a fierce encounter.
In a major breakthrough for law enforcement, the Ghaziabad police have apprehended a high-profile criminal known as 'Nagin' following a dramatic shootout. The accused, identified as Farman, carried a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head and was wanted for numerous serious offenses.
High-Stakes Chase in Ghaziabad
The operation was conducted by a joint team from the Crime Branch and the Link Road Police, acting under the direct orders of the Police Commissioner to intensify the crackdown on organized crime. According to ACP Sahibabad Amit Saxena, the police received intelligence that Farman was expected to enter the Brij Vihar outpost area.
The police set up a strategic blockade at the Suryanagar intersection to intercept the suspect. During the operation, officers spotted a suspicious white car that lacked license plates. When the police attempted to signal the vehicle to stop, the driver refused to comply and instead opened fire on the officers before attempting to flee.
The Encounter at Radhakunj
A high-speed pursuit ensued as the suspect drove through the Radhakunj area, eventually heading onto an unpaved track. Finding himself cornered at a dead end with no further escape route, the criminal exited the vehicle and opened fire on the police team in an attempt to kill them.
In the ensuing retaliatory fire, which the police stated was necessary for self-defence, the accused sustained gunshot wounds to both legs. Following the encounter, Farman was taken for medical treatment.
A Long List of Crimes
The arrest marks the end of the run for a man with an extensive criminal history. Farman, widely known by his alias 'Nagin', has over 100 criminal cases registered against him. His rap sheet includes:
- More than two dozen cases of robbery
- Over three dozen cases of snatching
- More than three dozen cases of theft
- Charges under the Gangsters Act in three separate instances
Seized Evidence
During the arrest and subsequent search, law enforcement officials recovered several items from the accused, including:
- An illegal.315 bore pistol
- Live and spent cartridges
- A specialized device used for stealing high-end luxury cars