Delhi Police Injure Wanted Accused Sonu in Moolchand Gunfight

Overview

• Police laid a trap in a lane near Moolchand metro station after a tip-off and signalled the rider to stop, and officers say the man opened fire before they returned fire.
• The accused, identified by police as Sonu and described as a 'bad character' of Govindpuri police station, was shot in the leg, overpowered and taken to hospital for treatment.
• Authorities say the operation, led by the district Anti Auto Theft Squad, recovered a country-made pistol, seven mobile phones and the motorcycle used by the suspect.
• Police link Sonu to 17 pending criminal cases and say his arrest has helped solve several recent snatching incidents, and he is now being questioned as investigations continue.
• All published details come from police statements and the matter is developing, so formal records such as FIRs, medical reports and custodial documents are expected next as investigators build the case.