Gangster arrested in Badarpur

A member of the Nasir-Danish Pahalwan gang, wanted in over 20 criminal cases, was arrested following a brief exchange of fire with the police in the Badarpur area of southeast Delhi, officials said on Saturday.

The accused, Mohammad Saleem alias Ganja (48), sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the shootout and was later admitted to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment, they said.

According to police, the STF team had received specific information about the movement of Saleem, who was allegedly planning to commit a theft or burglary in the area.

“Acting on the tip-off, a team was deployed in Badarpur during the intervening night of April 3 and 4. When the suspect arrived on a scooter, he was signalled to stop, but he attempted to flee,” a senior police officer said.

During the chase, he lost control and fell on the road. He then pulled out a semi-automatic pistol and opened fire at the police team, firing two rounds.

The police team retaliated in self-defence, firing two rounds. During the exchange, one bullet hit the accused in his left leg, following which he was overpowered and taken into custody.