Delhi Police has arrested Harun Saifi, the main accused in the June 15 murder of Rashid Mewati in Dayalpur, following an encounter in northeast Delhi.
According to police sources, the Special Staff of the Northeast District received information that Saifi would be arriving near Khajuri Khas Metro Station, allegedly with plans to commit another serious crime. A trap was laid to apprehend him.
Police claimed that when officers attempted to stop him, Saifi opened fire. In retaliatory firing, he sustained a gunshot injury to his leg and was subsequently arrested.
A semi-automatic pistol, two live cartridges and a scooty were recovered from his possession. Further investigation is underway.