A wanted theft suspect who escaped from police custody in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has been re-arrested following a brief encounter with the Nauchandi police. The accused, identified as Arshad alias Jojo, had been on the run after slipping away from custody. When law enforcement cornered him on Monday, he opened fire directly at the police personnel in a desperate bid to evade capture. While attempting to flee during the exchange, the accused slipped and injured his hand, allowing the police team to overpower and apprehend him on the spot. An illegal country-made firearm and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
Slipped out of handcuffs inside the police station office
According to police details, Arshad alias Jojo, son of Shakir and a resident of Street Number 7 in Dhavai Nagar under Nauchandi police station limits, was a wanted warrant holder in a theft case. He was being held in police custody inside the Nauchandi police station premises. On the morning of November 2, the accused managed to slip his hand out of the handcuffs and fled directly from the police station office. The daring escape from within police premises prompted immediate disciplinary concern across the district police administration.
Following the escape, a fresh criminal case was registered against Arshad at the Nauchandi police station. Taking serious note of the incident, the Senior Superintendent of Police directed immediate measures to trace the fugitive. Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police (City) and the Assistant Superintendent of Police / Circle Officer (Civil Line), three dedicated teams from the Nauchandi police were formed. These teams carried out continuous search operations and raids across suspected hideouts to locate him.
Cornered at Nauchandi Ground, suspect injured while fleeing
The breakthrough came on Monday when police received tip-off information from an informant stating that the fugitive was hiding inside the Nauchandi Ground area. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, police teams moved in and established a tactical cordon around the location. Realizing he was surrounded, Arshad pulled out a weapon and fired with intent to kill at the approaching police personnel before attempting to run. During his escape sprint, he lost his footing, fell to the ground, and suffered an injury to his hand. Officers quickly closed in and apprehended him near Ashok Ki Laat inside Nauchandi Ground. Following his arrest, police took him for medical treatment for his injury.
Illegal firearm seized ahead of court production
A search of the arrested accused led to the recovery of an illegal.315 bore country-made pistol, one spent cartridge case, and one live cartridge that he was carrying during the attack on the police team. Police have filed additional charges covering armed assault on law enforcement, obstruction of public duty, and violations under the Arms Act at the Nauchandi police station. Officials stated that Arshad is being produced before the competent court, after which further legal proceedings will follow.
