New Delhi. In a midnight raid, Delhi police captured two individuals linked to a shooting at a house in Bhajanpura. Both men sustained leg injuries from police fire. The operation also yielded three semi‑automatic pistols, 18 cartridges and an unregistered motorcycle.
Names of the detained suspects
The arrested persons are identified as 23‑year‑old Jasim, locally known as “Aloo,” a resident of Welcome, and 23‑year‑old Kaif, who goes by the nickname “DJ.”
What triggered the confrontation?
According to officials, the duo opened fire on officers attempting to intercept them. Several rounds struck the officers’ bullet‑proof vests, prompting the police to return fire, which wounded both suspects and resulted in their capture.
First account of the gunfire
The episode began late on 2 October, around 2:43 a.m., in Gali No. 16 of Subhash Vihar, North Ghonda, under the jurisdiction of Bhajanpura police station. A resident on his balcony reported that two youths on a scooter arrived brandishing pistols, fired at him and into the air, then fled.
The stray shots broke the balcony’s glass railings and damaged the outer wall, though no one was hurt. A case was lodged under sections dealing with attempted murder and violations of the Arms Act.
How authorities traced the perpetrators
A Special Staff team was mobilised to locate the suspects. By analysing CCTV footage from nearby cameras and collecting local tips, police learned the pair intended to travel by motorcycle from Nanaksar to Usmanpur via Third Pushta Road.
Positioned along the presumed route, officers spotted the two on a bike without a number plate at about 2:45 a.m. When ordered to stop, the men allegedly opened fire, leading to a police response that culminated in their arrest.
Background of the accused
During the seizure, investigators recovered three semi‑automatic pistols, 18 rounds of ammunition, and the motorcycle used in the incident. A background check on Jasim revealed an existing Arms Act case registered with the Special Cell, whereas Kaif appears to have no prior criminal record.
Both detainees reportedly admitted to taking part in the balcony attack and said they acted on orders from a person identified as Rashid, alias “Cablewala.” Police are now probing the motive behind the shooting and whether additional individuals were involved in planning or executing the assault.
