The Delhi Police nabbed the kingpin of Kala gang with his associate after an exchange of fire near Devla crossing on Thursday night. Police said the gunfight took place near Devla crossing bus stop in Ambedkar Nagar area. Two other members of the Kala gang were also arrested on Friday.
The accused has been identified as Karamvir alias Kala (30) and his associates Vikas (21), Jagat Singh and Harvinder. Police said that the accused Karamvir, who is also head of Kala Gang, was also carrying a reward of Rs one lakh on information leading to this arrest. Karamvir is also involved in multiple murders.
According to Pramod Singh Kushwaha, the DCP, Special Cell, specific inputs were received that the kingpin of Kala crime syndicate Karamvir along with his close associate will arrive near Sangam Vihar with sophisticated illegal weapons to meet other members of Kala gang.
“A trap was laid and the accused persons were identified in a car. Sensing police presence, the accused persons sped off from the spot. In the ensuing chase, accused persons were finally cornered near Devli crossing bus stop, Mehrauli - Badarpur road. Both the suspects de-boarded the car and started running in different directions,” said the DCP.
“The suspects were challenged and asked to surrender. But, instead of surrendering they started indiscriminate firing at the police party. During the exchange of fire, accused Karamvir suffered gun-shot injury on both his legs while the other accused Vikas suffered gun-shot injury on his left leg. Both the accused persons were immediately taken to Safdarjung Hospital. One loaded pistol each was recovered from the possession of both the accused,” said DCP.
“A total of 11 rounds were fired in the encounter -- six by police and 5 rounds were fired by the accused. During interrogation Karamvir disclosed that his gang members are waiting for him,” said the DCP.