Gangster Neeraj Bawana acquitted of attempt to murder charge

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 31 2016 | 7:13 PM IST
Alleged gangster Neeraj Bawana, arrested in connection with various cases, was today acquitted of the charge of trying to kill policemen in a 2015 shootout here by a Delhi court, which convicted him for illegally possessing arms.
Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh acquitted Bawana of several charges of IPC including attempt to murder and obstructing and assaulting public servants while discharging duty.
The court, however, held him guilty some provisions of Arms Act.
It also acquitted co-accused Rashid Khan of all the charges and posted the matter for hearing on quantum of punishment for Bawana in the case.
According to the prosecution, Bawana was arrested after he allegedly tried to escape by opening fire at a police team but was overpowered.
Bawana, allegedly involved in more than 40 cases of murder, attempt to murder and extortion, was arrested in April last year after a brief encounter with Special Cell of Delhi Police.

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First Published: Aug 31 2016 | 7:13 PM IST

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