Noida Police Arrest Notorious Criminal During Encounter, Linked to 16 Cases in NCR

Noida, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : Noida police successfully apprehended a notorious criminal during an encounter in Sector 63. Authorities reported that the suspect has 16 cases registered against him in various police stations across Noida and Delhi. Due to injuries sustained during the incident, he is currently hospitalized.

The police team from Sector 63 was conducting vehicle checks near the Gadhi Gol Chakkar late at night when they noticed a motorcycle without a license plate. The rider attempted to flee upon seeing the police. Officers pursued the suspect, who lost control of his bike and fell.

According to police reports, the criminal launched a lethal attack on the officers while trying to escape. When he fired at the police, they returned fire, injuring him in the process. The officers then took him into custody.

The suspect was identified as Shivam, also known as Shubham Rajput, aged 28, from the Ashram area of Sector 63. Police recovered the motorcycle, which was later found to be stolen. Additionally, they seized an illegal .315 bore firearm along with cartridges.

Central Noida ADC, Swatantra Singh, confirmed that after the arrest, the injured suspect was sent to the hospital. A review of his criminal record revealed nearly 16 cases registered against him in the NCR region. Legal proceedings are currently underway.