A dangerous criminal history-sheeter with a staggering 24 cases at just 23 years of age—Qadir, son of Khurshid from Nahal village, Ghaziabad—was shot and arrested in a police encounter following the murder of Noida Police constable Saurabh Deshwal.

The Crime and the Escape

On Sunday night, a Noida police team raided Qadir’s home based on a tip. Though he was initially caught, his accomplices ambushed the police team, firing and throwing stones. In the chaos, Qadir escaped, and constable Saurabh Deshwal was shot in the head—he later succumbed to his injuries.

The Criminal Profile of Qadir

Qadir is notorious across Ghaziabad and Noida. The police record includes:

• 24+ criminal cases

• Robbery

• Attempt to murder

• Assault

• Cow smuggling

• Gangster Act

Despite his young age, Qadir had built a reputation of terror, frequently evading the law with the help of a local criminal network.

The Encounter

Acting swiftly after Deshwal’s death, Ghaziabad Police tracked Qadir. In a second attempt to flee, he opened fire again, but this time, police retaliated and shot him in the leg. He was apprehended alive and is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital.

What’s Next

• Post-recovery, Qadir will be produced in court.

• A manhunt is underway for his accomplices.

• Police forces remain deployed in Nahal village, anticipating possible unrest or further conflict.

Police Speak Out

According to DCP Rural Ghaziabad, this was a necessary action to prevent further violence. "Qadir was becoming a serious threat to law and order. More arrests will follow."