Delhi Police arrest wanted criminal in Ghaziabad firing case, pistol and ammo recovered
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Anti-Auto Theft Squad nabbed Washid, a 23-year-old with six criminal cases spanning two states, near Ghazipur on intelligence about illegal firearm movement. A country-made pistol and three live cartridges were seized. The accused was already wanted in a September 2026 Ghaziabad firing and attempt-to-murder case — underlining a pattern of cross-state criminal activity that authorities are now working to unravel.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police AATS, East District arrested Washid , 23, near Paper Market, Mulla Colony, Ghazipur on 10 October 2026 .
A country-made pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from his possession.
Washid was wanted in FIR No.
329/2026 at Masoori police station, Ghaziabad , relating to a firing and attempt-to-murder case registered on 28 September 2026 .
He has been named in six criminal cases in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh , including charges of murder, attempt to murder, rioting, and Arms Act violations.
Investigation is ongoing to trace the weapon's source and identify associates involved in alleged illegal arms supply.
Delhi Police's Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District arrested a 23-year-old man wanted in connection with a recent firing and attempted murder case in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district on 10 October 2026, according to an official statement. A country-made pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from the accused's possession at the time of arrest.
How the Arrest Was Made
The accused, identified as Washid, a resident of Jagjeet Nagar in Usmanpur, was apprehended near Paper Market in Mulla Colony, IFC, Ghazipur, following specific intelligence about his movement with illegal firearms, police said. The operation was led by Inspector Pramod, in-charge of AATS, East District, under the supervision of the ACP (Operations).
An FIR under Sections 25, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act was registered at Ghazipur police station in connection with the recovery of the weapon and ammunition.
Links to the Ghaziabad Firing Case
Verification of Washid's criminal record revealed he was wanted in FIR No. 329/2026, registered on 28 September 2026 at Masoori police station in Ghaziabad under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), in connection with a firing and attempt-to-murder incident. He has since been arrested in that case and produced before a court, police confirmed.
During interrogation, Washid allegedly disclosed that he had procured the weapons from a person in Usmanpur and had come to the area to meet associates. Police stated the disclosures were being verified.
Six Criminal Cases Across Delhi and UP
According to police, Washid has been named in six criminal cases registered across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, spanning provisions related to attempt to murder, murder, rioting, and the Arms Act.
In Delhi, the cases include FIR No. 257/2023 under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at New Usmanpur police station; FIR No. 380/2023 under Section 25 of the Arms Act at Welcome police station; and FIR No. 671/2024 under Section 27 of the Arms Act at New Usmanpur police station.
In Uttar Pradesh, the cases include FIR No. 161/2022 under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 34 and 120B of the IPC, and FIR No. 164/2022 under Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act, both at Gulawati police station in Bulandshahr district, in addition to the latest Masoori filing.
Background and Ongoing Investigation
Police described Washid as a labourer at a readymade garment factory who studied up to Class 10. This comes amid continuing efforts by Delhi Police's AATS to neutralise repeat offenders with cross-state criminal links. Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the recovered weapons, verify the accused's links with other associates, and identify those involved in the alleged illegal supply of firearms, officials said.
Point of View
Ghaziabad, and multiple Delhi districts over four years. The intelligence-driven intercept model used here is worth noting: acting on tip-offs about firearm movement, rather than post-crime response, is precisely the kind of proactive policing that can disrupt supply chains for illegal weapons. Whether the investigation now traces back to the Usmanpur supplier Washid has named will be the real test of its reach.
NationPress
13 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested by Delhi Police in the Ghaziabad firing case?
Delhi Police arrested Washid , a 23-year-old resident of Jagjeet Nagar, Usmanpur, wanted in a firing and attempt-to-murder case registered at Masoori police station in Ghaziabad on 28 September 2026. He was apprehended near Paper Market in Mulla Colony, Ghazipur, on 10 October 2026.
What arms were seized during Washid's arrest?
A country-made pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from Washid's possession at the time of his arrest. An FIR under Sections 25, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act was registered at Ghazipur police station in connection with the recovery.
How many criminal cases is Washid named in?
Washid has been named in six criminal cases across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, covering charges including attempt to murder, murder, rioting, and multiple Arms Act violations dating back to 2022.
Which police team carried out the operation?
The operation was led by Inspector Pramod, in-charge of AATS, East District, under the supervision of the ACP (Operations). The AATS acted on specific intelligence about the accused's movement with illegal firearms.
What happens next in the investigation?
Police are continuing to investigate to trace the source of the recovered weapons, verify Washid's links with associates, and identify those allegedly involved in the illegal supply of firearms. Washid has already been produced before a court in the Ghaziabad firing case.
