Man on wanted list nabbed after shootout at Sarai Kale Khan: Cops
According to the police, on the intervening night between Tuesday and Wednesday, they received a tip-off regarding the movement of Lalit in and around Sarai Kale Khan. He had been evading arrest and was declared a proclaimed offender in two robbery cases.
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“ACP Lajpat Nagar Mihir Sakaria was hit by a bullet on his chest but was saved by the bulletproof jacket he was wearing,” she said. Police on Wednesday arrested a wanted robber after an intense exchange of fire in the Sarai Kale Khan area of South East Delhi. The shootout culminated in the capture of 32-year-old Lalit, a habitual offender with at least 18 cases filed against him, said officers. During the exchange of fire, Lalit sustained bullet injuries on his left leg.
According to the police, on the intervening night between Tuesday and Wednesday, they received a tip-off regarding the movement of Lalit in and around Sarai Kale Khan. He had been evading arrest and was declared a proclaimed offender in two robbery cases.
“Around 1:55 am, the accused was intercepted when he was going towards Waste to Wonder Park from Sarai Kale Khan ISBT side on a motorcycle. He was asked to stop and surrender by the police team,” said Aishwarya Sharma, Additional DCP, South East.
Sharma added that upon finding himself cornered, Lalit started firing on the police team without any provocation.
“ ACP Lajpat Nagar Mihir Sakaria was hit by a bullet on his chest but was saved by the bulletproof jacket he was wearing. SI Kuldeep provided cover, and ACP Sakaria fired in self-defense. In this exchange of fire, accused Lalit sustained bullet injuries on his left leg. He was promptly taken to the nearest government hospital for treatment,” she said.
A semi-automatic pistol of .32 bore with four live cartridges and a stolen motorcycle were recovered from Lalit. The motorcycle was confirmed to have been stolen from the jurisdiction of the Sector-24 police station in Noida.
During interrogation, Lalit allegedly admitted he was attempting to relocate in light of his proclaimed offender status. According to police, Lalit is a habitual offender with more than 18 criminal cases against him, including charges of robbery, snatching, arms possession, and theft.
His criminal record spans multiple police stations across Delhi and includes a 14-year sentence handed down by the court for an armed robbery case under the Saket police station.
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