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Delhi Police Apprehend Shooter from Hashim Baba Gang After Encounter
A suspected shooter linked to the Hashim Baba criminal gang was injured and arrested following an armed confrontation with Dwarka district police on the Najafgarh-Gurugram highway. The suspect opened fire on police during an operation, prompting officers to return fire.
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An alleged gunman associated with the Hashim Baba gang was apprehended Tuesday following a brief firefight with Delhi police in the Dwarka district. The incident occurred on the Najafgarh-Gurugram UER-2 highway during a police containment operation.
According to law enforcement officials, members of Dwarka district police's special operations unit attempted to apprehend the suspect when he opened fire on the police team. In the ensuing exchange, police personnel returned fire, striking the suspect in the leg.
The injured man was subsequently arrested at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police sources indicated the suspect is believed to be a shooter operating under the Hashim Baba gang, which has been linked to multiple criminal activities across the National Capital Region.
The operation adds to ongoing enforcement efforts by Delhi police against organized criminal networks in the city. Investigators are expected to interrogate the suspect once he recovers from his injuries.