Delhi Police Arrests Key Gang Associate After Shootout
Delhi: Hasim Baba's aide wanted for double murder arrested in shootout
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Amir alias Saleem, a key associate of jailed gangster Hasim Baba, was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch following a shootout near the Shastri Park Metro Depot. He is wanted for the double murder of a man and his nephew in Shahdara's Farsh Bazar last year.
- 01Amir, a 34-year-old habitual offender, has 14 prior criminal cases against him, including murder and robbery.
- 02The double murder occurred on Diwali night, October 31, 2024, and was captured on CCTV, leading to public outrage.
- 03During the shootout, Amir fired at police, prompting an officer to shoot him in self-defense.
- 04A 32 bore pistol and ammunition were recovered from Amir at the arrest scene.
- 05Another gang member, Waseem, was killed in December 2025, reviving concerns about gang violence in the area.
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The Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended Amir alias Saleem, a notorious criminal and associate of imprisoned gangster Hasim Baba, after a shootout near the Shastri Park Metro Depot. Amir was wanted for the brutal double murder of a man and his nephew in Shahdara's Farsh Bazar on October 31, 2024, which was widely condemned after being captured on CCTV. Acting on a tip-off, police set a trap for Amir, who opened fire on them, leading to an officer shooting him in the legs for self-defense. Amir, a 34-year-old resident of Maujpur, has a history of 14 criminal cases, including murder and robbery. Police recovered a 32 bore pistol and ammunition at the scene. Additionally, the murder of another gang member, Waseem, in December 2025, has raised alarms about ongoing gang violence, with police swiftly solving the case and arresting two suspects.
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The arrest of Amir could lead to a reduction in gang-related violence in Delhi, particularly in the Shahdara area.
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