New Delhi: A 22-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly opened fire in the air and tried to flee when stopped by a head constable in east Delhi’s Trilokpuri.The incident took place in the early hours of April 20, when head constable Vikrant, posted at Kalyanpuri police station, was traveling towards Mayur Vihar in his private vehicle. Around 2.25 am, near the community building in Block-25, Trilokpuri, he spotted an individual moving suspiciously while carrying a firearm.DCP (east) Rajeev Kumar said, “When challenged, the accused allegedly fired a round in the air and attempted to escape on a red scooty. What followed was a brief chase through the area, with the constable pursuing him alone.”The officer managed to catch up with the accused and overpower him. A search of the suspect led to the recovery of a country-made pistol and three live cartridges. One used cartridge was also found at the spot.The cops arrested the accused, seized the weapon and the vehicle used in the attempted escape.The accused has been identified as Asif, a resident of Trilokpuri. Police said he is a habitual offender and has been previously involved in multiple criminal cases, including robbery.
