Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Two Alleged Gang Members Arrested After Delhi Encounter
Police in Delhi arrested two men after a shootout on Monday morning.
The men were identified as Mohammad Kaif and Mohammad Jaseem.
Police said they had received a tip that the men would pass through a forested area near Usmanpur.
Officers set up a trap there.
Police allege the men fired first, and officers returned fire.
Both men were hit in their left legs and taken to hospital.
Bullets hit two officers' protective jackets, but the officers were not hurt.
Police say the men may be connected to a local gang and are investigating further.
Delhi police arrested Mohammad Kaif and Mohammad Jaseem after an exchange of gunfire on Monday morning.
Police said both men were shot in their left legs and taken to hospital.
Police said the men allegedly opened fire when officers intercepted them near a forested area in Usmanpur.
Bullets struck the bulletproof jackets of two police personnel, who were not injured.
Police allege the men are linked to the Rashid Kevalwala gang, whose leader is allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
- Who
- Mohammad Kaif and Mohammad Jaseem were arrested by North East Delhi District Special Staff police.
- What
- An exchange of gunfire occurred during an attempt to arrest the two men.
- When
- Monday morning; no date is specified.
- Where
- A forested area near Usmanpur, Northeast Delhi.
- Why
- Police acted on information that the two men would pass through the area on their way home.
- Arrested
- Mohammad Kaif and Mohammad Jaseem
- Injuries to accused
- Both sustained bullet injuries to their left legs and were taken to hospital.
- Police injuries
- Bullets hit two officers' bulletproof jackets; both were unhurt.
- Police unit
- North East Delhi District Special Staff
- Alleged gang connection
- Police allege the men are associated with the Rashid Kevalwala gang.
- Further investigation
- Police said they are investigating the men's criminal backgrounds and alleged gang links.