A violent incident unfolded at the New Usmanpur police station over the weekend. It began when a declared criminal was arrested. The situation escalated when the criminal’s brother attacked a police constable, leading to serious injuries. The police quickly initiated a search for the attackers. This article discusses the events leading to an encounter with one of the criminals and the arrest that followed.
The Arrest and Subsequent Attack
On Friday, police officers from New Usmanpur conducted a routine patrol. During their patrol, Havildar Azad Akhtar spotted a known criminal named Adil. Recognizing him, the police took Adil into custody for questioning at the station. He was wanted in connection with multiple criminal activities in the area.
While the police were processing Adil, his brother, Bawla, arrived at the station. He was accompanied by several women. Bawla is also a declared criminal and has a long history of criminal activity. Upon arriving at the station, Bawla and his associates initiated a violent attack on the police constable.
The situation turned chaotic as Bawla and his group assaulted Officer Azad. They physically confronted him, tearing his uniform. In a shocking turn of events, Adil used a sharp weapon to stab Officer Azad in the chest. Following this attack, both Adil and Bawla, along with their accomplices, fled the scene, leaving Officer Azad injured.
Immediate Aftermath
Police promptly took Havildar Azad Akhtar to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injuries were serious but not life-threatening. Following the incident, the police department filed a case of attempted murder against all those involved. They also began an extensive manhunt to locate Adil and Bawla, as well as any others who participated in the attack.
The Search and Encounter
The District Special Cell jumped into action to locate the suspects. Inspector Dheeraj and his team received crucial information that Adil was hiding in the Yamuna Khadar area. The team quickly mobilized to track down the fugitive.
On Saturday, police teams surrounded a forested area in Yamuna Khadar, specifically at Teesra Pushta. They were determined to apprehend Adil before he could escape further. The officers announced their presence and urged Adil to surrender peacefully. However, Adil chose to open fire on the police instead.
Faced with this threat, the officers returned fire. In the ensuing exchange, one of the police bullets struck Adil in the leg. He was injured but still capable of fleeing into the woods.
The Arrest of Adil
Despite his injury, police successfully apprehended Adil following a brief chase. The arrest marked a significant victory for the law enforcement agencies, which had been actively pursuing the criminals involved in the violent incident days earlier.
Once in custody, Adil was identified as a suspect in a total of 27 different criminal cases. His charges included attempted murder, robbery, extortion, violation of the Arms Act, and offenses related to gambling. The police noted the severity of his criminal background, highlighting the nature of his activities over recent years.
Continuing the Investigation
Following Adil’s arrest, the police turned their attention to locating his brother, Bawla. He remained at large, and authorities were keen on apprehending him to hold him accountable for his actions during the attack on Officer Azad. Investigators are also looking for any additional accomplices who may have assisted in the violent incident.
The police department has reiterated its commitment to combatting crime in the area. Officials believe that by bringing criminals like Adil and Bawla to justice, they can help restore safety and security to the community.
