In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, Delhi Police successfully apprehended four wanted criminals following two separate dramatic shootouts in the capital's Mehrauli and Nangloi areas on Tuesday.
Dual Operations, Four Arrests
The coordinated police action unfolded across two different locations, with special teams closing in on the suspects who were wanted in multiple serious criminal cases. According to police officials, the operations were conducted based on specific intelligence about the criminals' movements and hideouts.
Mehrauli Encounter Details
In the first operation conducted in Mehrauli, police teams confronted two wanted criminals who opened fire in a desperate attempt to escape. The police retaliated strategically, managing to overpower and arrest both suspects without any casualties among security personnel or civilians.
Nangloi Showdown
Simultaneously, another police team engaged two other wanted criminals in Nangloi area. The suspects, similarly armed and dangerous, attempted to flee but were successfully cornered and apprehended by the alert police personnel after a brief exchange of fire.
Criminal Background Revealed
Preliminary investigations indicate that all four arrested individuals have extensive criminal records and were wanted in several serious cases including:
- Attempted murder charges
- Arms Act violations
- Multiple assault cases
- Previous criminal intimidation charges
Police sources confirmed that the arrested criminals were considered highly dangerous and had been evading capture for several months.
Police Statement
Senior police officials praised the operational teams for their precision and courage in conducting the simultaneous raids. "The successful operations demonstrate our commitment to maintaining law and order in the capital. We will continue our crackdown on criminal elements threatening public safety," stated a senior Delhi Police officer.
The arrested individuals have been taken into custody for further interrogation, with police expecting to uncover more details about their criminal network and activities across Delhi-NCR.
