New Delhi, July 7 -- The main accused in the recent firing and extortion cases reported from Delhi's Paharganj and Nabi Karim areas was injured in an encounter with the Central District Police late on Monday night, officials said.

The accused, identified as Pawan Pehalwan, allegedly opened fire on a police team when officers attempted to apprehend him based on specific inputs about his location. The police retaliated in self-defence, during which the accused sustained a bullet injury.

He was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment.

According to Delhi Police, Pehalwan is the prime accused in the firing incidents reported in the Paharganj and Nabi Karim areas, where shots were allegedly fired to create panic among local businessm...