The Delhi Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a gangster from Pandav Nagar area of East Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, police said.
Amit Kumar, a resident of Nand Nagri of East Delhi, was an active member of Satyaprakash or Sattey gang, and was wanted in 52 cases and also carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head.
"He was wanted in several cases of murder, attempt to murder, snatching, auto theft, robbery and arms act," Deputy Commissioner of Police Rishi Pal told reporters.
"When police tried to arrest him, he opened fire at them," the officer said, adding, "The officers were wearing bullet proof jackets due to which they received no injury.
Also, police recovered a pistol with three live cartridges from his possession.
According to police, Kumar was wanted in a sensational case of murder of another gangster Sonu. He killed Sonu due to inter-gang rivalry.
Pal further said he had earlier also opened fire at a police party in December last year while he was being chased.