Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Meerut History-Sheeter Arrested After Delhi Police Encounter
Delhi Police received information that a wanted criminal from Meerut was moving near Mayur Vihar late at night.
Police officers set up a trap near the road linking Mayur Vihar and Akshardham.
When the suspect arrived, police tried to stop him.
The police and suspect exchanged several rounds of gunfire.
Nobody was hurt during the incident.
Police arrested the man safely.
They say he is connected to cases involving firing, murder, and other serious crimes.
Investigators are now questioning him about his activities and possible associates.
Delhi Police arrested a Meerut history-sheeter after a late-night encounter near the Mayur Vihar-Akshardham stretch.
Several rounds were reportedly fired, but no police officer, bystander, or suspect was injured.
Police said the accused is wanted in cases involving firing, murder, and other serious offences.
The Crime Branch acted on information about the suspect’s movement and laid a trap near a connecting loop.
The accused is being interrogated about his alleged activities and possible associates.
- Who
- The Delhi Police Crime Branch and an unnamed history-sheeter from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- Police arrested the suspect after an exchange of gunfire.
- When
- Late Monday night; the arrest was reported on Tuesday.
- Where
- Near the loop connecting Mayur Vihar and Akshardham in New Delhi.
- Why
- Police acted on information about the suspect’s movement and sought to apprehend him in connection with several alleged criminal cases.
- Arresting unit
- Delhi Police Crime Branch
- Suspect
- An unnamed history-sheeter from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Location
- Mayur Vihar-Akshardham stretch, New Delhi
- Police action
- A trap was laid after specific information about the suspect’s movement
- Gunfire
- Several rounds were reportedly fired
- Injuries
- No injuries were reported among the suspect, police personnel, or other people
- Alleged cases
- A firing incident in Chhawla, murder, and other serious offences