Overview

• A Special Task Force team set a late-night trap near the Sarita Vihar flyover after a tip-off about the suspect’s route from the Kalindi Kunj side.
• Sagar alias Maya arrived on a stolen scooter, tried to flee, opened fire at officers, and was shot in the right leg before being taken into custody.
• Police recovered a .32 bore semi-automatic pistol, two live cartridges, three spent shells, and the stolen scooter from the scene.
• Investigators describe him as a registered bad character with roughly 19–20 cases across Delhi, including robbery, snatching, extortion, and Arms Act offences.
• Officers say he formed a self-styled ‘Maya Gang’ inspired by a Bollywood character, used the slogan “Maya, maut ka doosra naam,” required ‘Maut’ tattoos, and they are pursuing remaining associates after earlier arrests.