A notorious criminal with a long history of violent offences was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with the police in south-east Delhi’s Pul Prahladpur area on Monday night, police said.
The accused, identified as Sunil alias Shetty alias Deva, 50, an active “bad character” of Govindpuri police station, was apprehended near a DDA park adjacent to Kaya Maya Hospital at 10 pm on May 5.
According to police, a team from Pul Prahladpur police station acted on a secret tip-off regarding Sunil’s movement in the area. Under the supervision of ACP Badarpur Akash Agrawal and led by the SHO of Pul Prahladpur, the team laid a trap to nab him.
Police said Sunil, who was wanted in a robbery and attempt to culpable homicide case registered at Pul Prahladpur police station, allegedly opened fire on the police team when confronted.
In retaliatory firing carried out for self-defence, a bullet struck his left leg, following which he was overpowered and taken into custody.
Investigators said Sunil has a criminal record spanning more than two decades, with involvement in 16 criminal cases since 1999 and seven convictions.
His alleged offences include murder, attempt to murder, robbery and violations of the Arms Act. Cases against him have been registered at police stations including Kalkaji, Okhla Industrial Area and Tilak Marg.
A country-made pistol, one spent cartridge and a robbed mobile phone were seized, police said.
Further legal proceedings are underway.
