Dramatic Capture in Delhi: Wanted Criminal Apprehended

Delhi Police apprehended Khemchand, a wanted criminal involved in numerous cases, after a short gunfight in Ghazipur. Acting on an anonymous tip, police cornered him in a market. Khemchand was shot in the leg after opening fire. Details on his past offenses are still emerging.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 22-07-2025 09:38 IST | Created: 22-07-2025 09:38 IST
Dramatic Capture in Delhi: Wanted Criminal Apprehended
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In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Police successfully apprehended a notorious criminal on the run, following a brief exchange of gunfire in the capital's Ghazipur area. The incident took place on Tuesday, according to an official statement.

The accused, Khemchand, aged 35 from Seelampur in northeast Delhi, was wanted in connection with over a dozen criminal cases. For a significant time, he had managed to evade capture, remaining a persistent thorn in the side of law enforcement agencies.

Based on an anonymous tip-off, police orchestrated a strategic operation in Ghazipur's paper market. Attempting to escape, Khemchand fired at the officers, who retaliated by shooting him in the leg, leading to his capture. Authorities are now piecing together further details regarding his past transgressions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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