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Absconding criminal held after encounter in Delhi

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The Delhi Police has arrested an absconding murder suspect after an exchange of fire near Munak canal in northwest Delhi, an official said on Friday.

The incident took place around 1 am when a team intercepted the accused, identified as Guddu (23), near AU Block on the basis of a tip-off, he said.

“On being asked to surrender, he opened fire and one of the bullets hit the bulletproof jacket of a constable. Police then fired back, injuring him in the leg,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh said.

The officer further said that a country-made pistol with cartridges was recovered from Guddu, who is a resident of Shalimar Bagh.

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“He is a habitual offender with past involvements in cases of rape, attempt to murder, murder and armed robbery. He has confessed to his role in a murder registered at Shalimar Bagh police station last month,” the DCP said.

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