Wanted criminal, involved in Ashok Vihar robbery-murder, arrested following encounter in Northwest Delhi

“Inspector Singh immediately alerted the raiding team members to pursue the suspect and personally began chasing him… The suspect pulled out a pistol-like weapon…with intent to kill, and opened fire on the raiding team, narrowly missing an officer,” he added.

According to the police, when Ritik attempted to reload and shoot again, he was hit by retaliatory fire on his leg. He was subsequently disarmed and taken into custody. During the encounter, Ritik sustained a bullet wound to his left leg and was subsequently shifted to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital for treatment.

According to police, on June 10, Amit Kumar, a resident of Ashok Vihar, was admitted to the same hospital after sustaining stab injuries inflicted by unknown assailants. Despite efforts, Kumar succumbed to his injuries the same day, leading to the registration of a murder case at Ashok Vihar police station.

Police subsequently apprehended three minors who allegedly admitted that the stabbing took place while trying to snatch Kumar’s mobile phone from him. During the struggle, police said, the minors allegedly stabbed Kumar while Ritik fled with his mobile and other personal belongings.

Police added BNS sections 309(6) (voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery) and 317(2) (dishonestly receiving stolen property) to the initial FIR containing murder charges.

A second FIR has now been registered under BNS sections 221 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 109(1) (attempted murder) along with sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act.

During questioning, Ritik allegedly admitted to his involvement in the robbery and murder. According to the police, he has a prior criminal record, including two cases of theft and armed robbery.