Wanted gang leader arrested following exchange of fire in central Delhi

New Delhi A 30-year-old alleged gang leader wanted in a case related to a violent clash between two rival groups during a procession was arrested following an exchange of fire with police near Shadipur flyover in central Delhi, officials said on Friday (November 13, 2026). The accused, identified as Prakash alias Akash alias Chinu, a history-sheeter and an absconding bad character of Nabi Karim police station, sustained a bullet injury in his right leg during the exchange of fire on the night of Friday (November 13, 2026), they said.

According to police, the accused opened fire at the police team when he was asked to stop. One of the bullets passed close to the arm of a constable, following which the police personnel retaliated in self-defence.

The accused was subsequently overpowered and taken to a hospital, they said. An illegal pistol along with live cartridges was recovered from his possession, police said.