New Delhi, March 24 -- The Special Staff of the Delhi Police's Central District apprehended a wanted criminal sought in connection with murder and robbery cases, following an encounter in the IP Estate area.

Several rounds of gunfire were exchanged, resulting in the criminal, identified as Ajay Kaliya, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg.

The accused fugitive was involved in numerous criminal incidents. Multiple rounds were fired from both sides during the exchange. An Inspector from the Special Staff had a narrow escape, as a bullet struck his bulletproof jacket.

The Delhi Police had received intelligence indicating that a fugitive criminal would be visiting the area; acting on this tip-off, the Special Staff set up a trap to appreh...