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Himanshu Bhau gang associate held after brief exchange of fire in Delhi

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Himanshu Bhau gang associate held after brief exchange of fire in Delhi
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10:57 AM, 31 May 2026 130 Words

 

New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) A 26-year-old alleged associate of the Himanshu Bhau gang was arrested following a brief exchange of fire with police in outer Delhi, an officer said on Sunday.

The accused, identified as Ashish alias Don, a resident of Bakkarwala, was wanted in four criminal cases and had been absconding for a considerable period, he said.

“A team was working on specific intelligence regarding the movement of the accused when it traced and intercepted him. During the operation, a brief exchange of fire took place between the accused and the police team, following which he was overpowered and apprehended,” the officer said.

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Police said they recovered an illegal semi-automatic pistol and two empty cartridges from his possession.

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