What Happened On Friday night (Jan 24, 2026), the Firozabad district police — Tundla Police — carried out a joint late-night operation with Delhi Police to arrest a wanted criminal who was carrying a ₹50,000 reward on his head. The arrest came after a police encounter in the Tundla area of Firozabad district. 👤 Who Was the Accused The man arrested has been identified by police as Avinash alias Jaanu, a hardened criminal with multiple cases registered against him — at least 10 criminal cases in different police jurisdictions in Delhi. According to police records, he had previously attacked a Delhi Police officer and escaped after snatching the officer’s service pistol — the incident that first brought him to law enforcement’s attention and led to the bounty on his head. 👮 How the Arrest Took Place He was then taken to the district hospital in Firozabad for medical treatment before being handed over to Delhi Police for further investigation. 💼 Why This Matters This arrest is significant for a few reasons: ⚡ 1. Inter-State Police Cooperation The operation showed strong coordination between Firozabad Police and Delhi Police, which is important when dealing with criminals who operate across district and state lines. 🔫 2. Serious Threat Neutralised The accused was considered dangerous because he attacked a police officer and escaped with an official weapon, raising the stakes for law enforcement. 📍 3. Recovered Evidence Police didn’t just arrest him — they also recovered the pistol he had looted, meaning a weapon that was stolen from public security is back in official custody. 🧑⚖️ Next Steps After his initial treatment at the hospital:
