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New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A joint team of South-East district Special Task Force (STF) and Pul Prahladpur police, in a swift and coordinated operation, arrested a wanted robber, Himanshu (23), after a brief encounter near Badarpur flyover park in the national capital.
According to police officials, the accused has been identified as Himanshu, son of Shailender Singh and resident of B-179, Sanjay Camp, South Puri, Delhi, who sustained bullet injuries in his right leg during the firing on Saturday night. He was immediately taken to Safdarjung Hospital for medical treatment and is currently in police custody.
Police recovered a semi-automatic pistol (.32 bore) along with two live cartridges from his possession. Four empty cartridges were also recovered from the spot, two of which were fired by the accused and two by the police.
The accused was wanted in an armed robbery case recently registered at Police Station Pul Prahladpur, in which he and his associate Kaushal had allegedly robbed a Domino’s delivery boy on October 22. The incident captured in the video went viral on social media, after which the police took immediate action.
“The prompt and courageous action of our joint team led to the capture of a desperate and armed criminal within 72 hours of the incident. Our officers displayed exemplary bravery and professionalism during the encounter,” Dr Hemant Tiwari, DCP, South-East district, said in a statement.
The official press release of Delhi Police said, “The successful operation reflects the commitment of Delhi Police to maintain law and order and ensure prompt action against repeat offenders. South-East District Police remains vigilant against the increasing incidents of armed robbery and snatching.”
Preliminary investigation revealed that Himanshu is a habitual offender with a criminal history in at least three previous cases, including kidnapping, robbery and snatching. He was released from jail in June and had recently become active again in street crimes in South Delhi.
A case has been registered under appropriate sections of law at Police Station Badarpur, and further investigation is underway to trace his associate Kaushal, who is still absconding.
The operation has been widely praised for its speed and accuracy, being another successful example of coordinated policing between district units and special teams.
–IANS
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