Lagarpuria gang members arrested after gunfire in Delhi; 1 injured in encounter

NEW DELHI: In a swift operation, the Dwarka Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi Police arrested two suspected members of the Lagarpuria gang following a brief exchange of fire in the Shyam Vihar area, officials said on Sunday. One of the accused sustained a bullet injury in the leg during the encounter.According to Delhi Police, the operation was carried out based on specific intelligence inputs about the movement of the accused, who were wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident in Shyam Vihar Phase 2 under Chhawla Police Station. The case was registered as FIR No. 129/26 dated April 18, 2026, under Sections 109(1)/3(5) of the BNS and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act.Police said that in the earlier incident, two armed assailants arrived on a motorcycle, and one of them allegedly attempted to fire at the complainant from close range, but the weapon failed to discharge.Given the serious nature of the offence, a manhunt was launched. Acting on precise human intelligence, a team led by inspector Manish Yadav intercepted the suspects near Urban Extension Road (UER) at around 5:35 am on Sunday. The accused were identified as Rocky (22) and Sumit alias Koki (24). Police said Rocky and Summit were on a motorcycle. When the police team challenged them to surrender, Rocky allegedly opened fire at the officers, firing three rounds which narrowly missed personnel and struck a bulletproof vest worn by HC Manish. In response, the police team, comprising SI Jitender, SI Pawan Kumar, ASI Dev Kumar and others, exercised restraint and retaliated with controlled self-defence firing. Rocky sustained a bullet injury below his left knee and was overpowered after a brief scuffle, while Sumit was also apprehended with a loaded weapon.Police recovered a 7.65 mm pistol with two live cartridges from Rocky, along with spent cartridges. A country-made firearm with a live cartridge was recovered from Sumit. The motorcycle used in the crime was also seized.The injured accused was taken to hospital, and further legal proceedings have been initiated.(With agency inputs)