Hashim Baba gang shooter wanted in double murder held after encounter in Delhi

Delhi Police has arrested an alleged shooter of the Hashim Baba gang after a brief encounter in northeast Delhi’s Shastri Park area, officials said on Tuesday.

The accused, identified as Aamir alias Salim, sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the exchange of fire on Monday night and was subsequently arrested.

He was wanted in connection with a sensational double murder case in 2024, police said.

According to the Crime Branch, Aamir was wanted in the murder of Akash Sharma alias Chhotu and his nephew Rishabh Sharma, who were shot dead outside their house in Shahdara’s Farsh Bazar area while celebrating Diwali on October 31, 2024.

Police said Akash’s son, Krish, had also suffered a gunshot injury in the attack. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras and the footage later circulated widely on social media.

Police laid a trap near the Metro Depot in Shastri Park late Monday night.

At 10.48 pm, the suspect was spotted and asked to stop. However, upon finding himself surrounded, he allegedly pulled out a pistol and opened fire at the police team, officials said.

Head Constable Manoj retaliated in self-defence, following which the accused was overpowered and arrested, police said, adding the injured accused was taken to a hospital.

Police said a pistol, four live cartridges and four empty cartridges were recovered from his possession.

According to investigators, Aamir was involved in more than 14 criminal cases, including serious offences.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain his role in other crimes and to identify his associates.