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Delhi Police Arrest Fugitive Murder Suspect After Dwarka Shootout

Police say he had linked up with local criminals to threaten witnesses.

Overview

  • A joint Anti-Narcotics Cell and Anti-Auto Theft Squad team moved on a tip-off in Sector-3, Dwarka, to intercept Rishabh alias Ritik alias Dancer.
  • Police said the suspect opened fire, officers returned fire, he was shot in the leg, and he is being treated at Indira Gandhi Hospital.
  • Inspector Subhash Chand sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm and is under care at Venkateshwar Hospital.
  • A pistol, two live cartridges, and two empty shells were recovered at the scene, and a separate case was registered at PS Dwarka North over the encounter.
  • Rishabh was wanted for the August 17 stabbing death of Kuldeep near his Uttam Nagar residence, two co-accused had already been arrested, and inquiries into his gang links continue.