Delhi Police arrest wanted criminal after encounter in IP Estate

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested a wanted criminal after an early morning encounter in the IP Estate area of the national capital, officials said, adding that the accused sustained a gunshot injury and has been admitted to a hospital.

According to officials, a team from the Special Staff of the Central District carried out the operation and apprehended the accused, who was wanted in connection with cases of murder and robbery, following a brief but intense exchange of fire.

"Several rounds of gunfire were exchanged, resulting in the criminal sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. The encounter took place in the IP Estate area," police officials said.

The accused has been identified as Ajay Kalia, a fugitive allegedly involved in multiple criminal cases. Police said that both sides fired several rounds during the encounter before he was overpowered.