India, Nov. 13 -- A 30-year-old alleged leader of a criminal gang was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with the anti-auto theft squad (AATS) of central district police in Delhi's Patel Nagar area in the early hours of Friday, senior police officials said.

The suspect, identified as Prakash, suffered a bullet injury to his right leg during the shootout, according to the police. He is said to be involved in at least 15 cases of murder, attempt to murder, and robbery and is also wanted in a case of violent clash and firing during a religious procession at Jhandewalan Road in September. He is also known by names Cheenu and Akash.

Prakash is the leader of the Prakash Cheenu criminal group active in the Nabi Karim area of Central Delhi...