Delhi Crime Branch arrests Nadeem, absconding since Feb in murder bid case
Synopsis
A Delhi Crime Branch operation ended a nearly three-month manhunt on 29 April, netting Nadeem — a garment shop owner from Jamia Nagar who allegedly shot at a man near Uphar Cinema in February after a roadside altercation escalated. His anticipatory bail withdrawal and prolonged evasion add a notable dimension to a case that already has multiple accused.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Crime Branch arrested Nadeem (32) of Jamia Nagar on 29 April 2026 after nearly three months on the run.
He is wanted in FIR No.
91/2026 for allegedly assaulting and opening fire at Tarif near Uphar Cinema , South Delhi, on the night of 10–11 February 2026 .
The arrest was led by Inspector Rampal under ACP Umesh Barthwal and DCP (Crime) Pankaj Kumar of the RK Puram unit .
Co-accused Naushad and Nirbhay Bhati had already been arrested by local police earlier.
Nadeem has two prior criminal cases , including one under the Arms Act , and had withdrawn an anticipatory bail application before his arrest.
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Nadeem (32), a resident of Jamia Nagar, who had been evading arrest for nearly three months in connection with an attempt to murder case registered at Safdarjung Enclave in South Delhi. The arrest was carried out on 29 April 2026, following sustained surveillance by the Crime Branch's RK Puram unit, according to a senior police official.
The Incident Behind the FIR
The case stems from the intervening night of 10 and 11 February 2026, when Nadeem, along with associates Naushad, Nirbhay Bhati, and others, allegedly assaulted and opened fire at a man identified as Tarif near Uphar Cinema in South Delhi. According to police, the group was travelling in a Hyundai Creta when they got into an altercation with a woman. When the complainant intervened, he was allegedly beaten and shot at by the group.
The case was registered as FIR No. 91/2026 dated 11 February 2026 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act. Nadeem had been absconding since the day of the incident, making him a wanted accused for close to three months.
How the Arrest Was Made
A team led by Inspector Rampal, working under the supervision of ACP Umesh Barthwal and DCP (Crime) Pankaj Kumar, tracked Nadeem's movements through intelligence inputs and zeroed in on his location in Jamia Nagar.
Point of View
But the alleged ringleader or trigger man slips away, forcing a specialist Crime Branch operation weeks later. The withdrawal of his anticipatory bail plea — a legal move that typically signals a defendant expects to negotiate surrender — followed by continued evasion suggests a calculated gamble that ultimately failed. With two prior cases, including one under the Arms Act, Nadeem's profile raises questions about why he was not on a more active surveillance list from the outset. The broader investigation into remaining accused will test whether Delhi Police can close the loop on a case that has already taken three months to reach this point.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nadeem and why was he arrested by Delhi Crime Branch?
Nadeem (32), a resident of Jamia Nagar, Delhi, was arrested on 29 April 2026 for his alleged role in an attempt to murder case registered at Safdarjung Enclave. He is accused of assaulting and opening fire at a man named Tarif near Uphar Cinema in South Delhi on the night of 10–11 February 2026.
How long had Nadeem been absconding before his arrest?
Nadeem had been evading arrest for nearly three months, having gone on the run from the day of the incident on 11 February 2026. He was finally arrested on 29 April 2026 following a Crime Branch operation in Jamia Nagar.
What is the FIR registered against Nadeem?
The case is registered as FIR No. 91/2026 dated 11 February 2026 at Safdarjung Enclave police station, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.
Who else is accused in the Uphar Cinema firing case?
Co-accused Naushad and Nirbhay Bhati, along with others, are named in the case. Both Naushad and Nirbhay Bhati had been arrested earlier by local police, while Nadeem remained at large until the Crime Branch operation.
What is Nadeem's criminal background?
Nadeem has two previous cases registered against him — one under the Arms Act and another related to offences against a woman. He runs a garment shop in the Garhi area of Delhi and has studied up to Class 11.
