By Admin 
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has succeeded in nabbing two big criminals during an encounter in Kapashera area. The arrested criminals include Akash Rajput (Sriganganagar, Rajasthan) and Mahipal (Bharatpur, Rajasthan).
This action was taken with the aim of demolishing the Indian network of gangsters sitting abroad. In the encounter, Akash Rajput was shot in the leg and has been admitted to the hospital.
Criminal history and arrest of criminals
Akash Rajput was involved in the July 2022 ransom firing in Assandh (Karnal). Apart from this, he was also wanted in the case of kidnapping in Gujarat and demanding ransom of Rs 100 crore. Rajasthan Police had declared a reward of Rs 20,000 on Akash Rajput. Akash, Rohit Godara, Goldie Brar and Virendra Baran were connected to the gang and were preparing to escape abroad. Mahipal also joined this gang while living on the bell in the Karnal firing case.
Process of encounter and arrest
The team of Special Cell conducted raids in Kapashera area on the basis of information. As soon as the criminals tried to escape, the police retaliated and encountered the encounter. In this encounter, Akash Rajput was shot in the leg. Both criminals were immediately controlled and brought into hospital and police custody. The police surrounded the entire area and intensified the action in search of other possible colleagues.
Further legal action and investigation
Legal action has been intensified against the arrested criminals. The police has started further investigation against both of them keeping in mind the cases registered in various states. According to Delhi Police sources, this action is an important step towards breaking the network of criminals running across the country. Further, it is also being ascertained which inter-state and international contacts of criminals were.