Two Illegal Weapons Seized as Police Arrest Man in Maidan Garhi

Police arrested a man after an early morning encounter in the Maidan Garhi area of Delhi on Sunday, seizing two illegal weapons from him. The suspect was wounded in the leg during the exchange of fire before being apprehended.

Officials said police had received specific information that a suspect was approaching the locality with plans to commit a robbery. Based on this input, a team was deployed to block the suspect and prevent the offence.

According to officials, the incident happened around 6:30 am. Police signalled the suspect, who was on a motorcycle, to stop for checking. Rather than following the directions, the suspect allegedly opened fire on the police party after finding himself surrounded.

Police retaliated, and during the gunfire the suspect was shot in the foot. The team subsequently overpowered him and took him into custody.

Police have identified the injured suspect as 'Swan', who is also known as 'Sawan' and 'Moochhad Mama'. He is reportedly involved in several criminal cases, including murder and looting.

Officials added that the Uttar Pradesh Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information related to his arrest. As he was wanted in multiple criminal matters, police had been keeping a close watch on his movements.

The police team is currently working on the next steps of the case.