Police say suspects hurt in retaliatory firing in Usmanpur operation
February 13, 2026: An encounter was reported from the Usmanpur area of Delhi, where three alleged members of the Asad gang were injured during an exchange of fire with the police. Officials said the suspects sustained injuries in retaliatory action and were immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. All three have since been taken into custody.
According to police sources, the operation followed specific intelligence inputs, with teams tracking the suspects for a considerable period. When confronted in the Usmanpur locality, the situation escalated into a gunfight. Authorities described the operation as a significant success in their ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities linked to the gang.
Visuals from the encounter site have surfaced, showing heightened security presence in the area. Police stated that the accused were wanted in connection with various criminal cases and further investigation is underway to ascertain additional details about their alleged involvement.