Delhi Police arrest criminal after shootout in Rajouri Garden

Vinay, who sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg, was immediately overpowered and shifted to a hospital, said the police.

The accused, a resident of Sultan Garden in Najafgarh, is a habitual offender with 56 cases registered against him. According to e-prison records, he was also involved in a shootout with Delhi Police’s Special Cell in 2021.

Acting on a tip-off, the police teams had been tracking the movements of the suspect, also called Mota, a hardened criminal with a long history of offences.

The police mobilised multiple teams to intercept Vinay on Thursday after his movement was detected near the Rajouri Garden area, an officer said. After he was spotted on a motorcycle near the Nala Road stretch, the police cordoned off the area and attempted to stop him.

However, Vinay allegedly opened fire on the police party, and one of the bullets struck a bulletproof jacket worn by a member of the police team. In response, the police team returned fire in self-defence, during which the accused, the officer said.

Legal proceedings have been initiated, and further investigation is underway, the officer added.