New Delhi: A 35-year-old criminal, wanted in a murder case in Ghaziabad, was arrested after an encounter in Rohini early Friday. Police gave this information.

Mohammed Faizan alias Nanhe, also known as Kalu and Goga, was shot in his leg in the encounter near Japanese Park in Rohin at around 3 am, they said.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Amit Kaushik, a secret information was received that Faizan was coming to meet one of his associates near Japanese Park.

Kaushik said, "A team led by Inspector Man Singh and Sanjeev laid a trap. But on seeing the police team, Faizan opened fire on them. In retaliation, the team members also opened fire and one bullet hit him on his right side." Got hit in the leg."

The police confiscated his gun, a sophisticated semi-automatic pistol and three live cartridges were found with him. He said the motorcycle on which he was riding has also been seized.

Faizan was taken to the nearby Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, where the police formally arrested him.

Kaushik said that Faizan is a desperate criminal and is associated with Gogi and Kala gang.

He was earlier involved in seven cases of murder, attempt to murder, extortion and Arms Act in Delhi, UP and Haryana, the officer said.

He was wanted in a murder case in Loni, Ghaziabad, UP and was evading his arrest, they said.