Nand Nagri firing: Two arrested for shooting at house to terrorise resident
Synopsis
Delhi Police's AATS cracked a brazen house-shooting case in Nand Nagri within days — and one of the two men arrested turned out to carry nine prior cases including murder and rape. The arrest of Azim Khan, a designated 'Bad Character', puts a spotlight on habitual offenders operating in Delhi's north-east locality.
Key Takeaways
Two men arrested for firing at a resident's house in Nand Nagri, New Delhi on 4 September 2026 to create fear.
Azim Khan, 36 , a resident of Sunder Nagri, Delhi, had nine prior cases including murder, rape, and Arms Act offences.
Imran alias Rahul, 25 , a resident of Bhopra Chowk, Uttar Pradesh, had two prior theft cases .
The arrests were made on 12 September 2026 following a tip-off and raid in Sunder Nagri .
485/26 was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act .
Further investigation by local police is underway.
Delhi Police's Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the North-East District has arrested two men accused of opening fire at a complainant's house in the Nand Nagri area of New Delhi with the intent to intimidate, police said on 14 September 2026. The breakthrough came after sustained CCTV analysis and technical investigation spanning over a week.
How the Incident Unfolded
On 4 September 2026, two unidentified individuals riding a scooty allegedly fired at the complainant's residence in the Nand Nagri locality before fleeing the scene. The attack was described by police as a deliberate attempt to instil fear. An FIR — No. 485/26 dated 4 September — was promptly registered at Nand Nagri Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.
How the Accused Were Traced
Given the gravity of the incident, the AATS team of the North-East District was specifically tasked with identifying and apprehending the perpetrators. A dedicated team led by Inspector Deepak Pandey, In-charge of AATS/NED, combed through numerous CCTV recordings, developed clues from technical sources, and built a profile of the suspects through exhaustive ground-level investigation.
Acting on a specific tip-off on 12 September 2026, the team conducted a raid in the Sunder Nagri area and detained Azim Khan. During interrogation, Khan led police to his associate, Imran alias Rahul, who was subsequently apprehended. Both accused were handed over to the local police for further legal proceedings.
Who the Accused Are
Imran alias Rahul, 25, son of Ibrahim and a resident of Bhopra Chowk, Siddqi Building, Uttar Pradesh, had two previous theft cases registered against him at the time of his arrest.
Azim Khan, 36, son of Illiyas and a resident of Gali No. 1, Sunder Nagri, Delhi, carries a significantly more serious criminal history — nine prior cases involving charges of murder, attempt to murder, culpable homicide, robbery, snatching, rape, kidnapping, theft, and offences under the Arms Act. He is designated a 'Bad Character' of Nand Nagri Police Station, a classification reserved for habitual or hardened offenders under Delhi Police records.
Investigation Status and What Comes Next
Police confirmed that further investigation into the firing case is ongoing. The involvement of a repeat offender with such a serious criminal background suggests the incident may have roots in a pre-existing local dispute or extortion attempt, though investigators have not publicly stated a motive. This comes amid wider concerns about targeted intimidation incidents in Delhi's north-east localities. The case will test how effectively the BNS provisions — which replaced the older IPC framework — are applied in arms-related intimidation cases.
Point of View
Rape, and kidnapping who remained at large in the same locality — raises pointed questions about why habitual offenders designated as 'Bad Characters' continue to operate freely. The 'Bad Character' register is a Delhi Police tool meant to keep such individuals under heightened surveillance; this case suggests that mechanism has gaps. More broadly, targeted house-shooting incidents designed to intimidate are increasingly a calling card of local extortion networks in Delhi's north-east, and treating each as an isolated crime rather than a pattern risks missing the larger picture.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Nand Nagri firing case?
On 4 September 2026, two individuals on a scooty fired at a complainant's house in Nand Nagri, New Delhi, with the intent to create fear, before fleeing the spot. An FIR was registered at Nand Nagri Police Station under the BNS and the Arms Act, and the AATS was tasked with solving the case.
Who were the two men arrested in the Nand Nagri firing case?
The two accused are Azim Khan, 36, a resident of Sunder Nagri, Delhi, with nine prior criminal cases, and Imran alias Rahul, 25, from Bhopra Chowk, Uttar Pradesh, with two prior theft cases. Both were arrested on 12 September 2026 following a tip-off and a raid in the Sunder Nagri area.
How did Delhi Police identify and arrest the suspects?
A dedicated AATS team led by Inspector Deepak Pandey analysed extensive CCTV footage and used technical investigation to identify the suspects. Acting on a specific tip-off on 12 September 2026, the team raided Sunder Nagri and arrested Azim Khan, who then led police to Imran alias Rahul.
What is the 'Bad Character' designation mentioned for Azim Khan?
The 'Bad Character' designation is a Delhi Police classification for habitual or hardened offenders who are placed under heightened surveillance by local police stations. Azim Khan held this status under Nand Nagri Police Station, reflecting his extensive prior criminal record spanning murder, rape, robbery, and Arms Act violations.
What charges have been filed in the Nand Nagri house-firing case?
FIR No. 485/26, dated 4 September 2026, was registered at Nand Nagri Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act. Both accused have been handed over to local police, and further investigation is ongoing.
