New Delhi, Oct 30 A suspected shooter of the Hashim Baba gang, wanted in two murder cases, including the killing of a minor, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Delhi Police near the UER-2 highway in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh area on Friday, officials said.
The encounter took place when police tried to intercept the accused, identified as Shivam, who was allegedly on his way to carry out a major crime, they said.
According to police, Shivam opened fire at the team when asked to stop, prompting the personnel to retaliate. Around seven rounds were exchanged between the two sides during the encounter.
A bullet hit Shivam in the leg, following which he was apprehended, police said, adding that a pistol and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
Shivam was wanted in connection with two murder cases registered at Dabri police station, including one involving a minor.
The police are now probing his alleged involvement in other criminal activities and are also investigating the wider network of the Hashim Baba gang, they added.
(PTI News)
