India, Sept. 24 -- A 23-year-old "habitual criminal", who allegedly formed a gang after being "inspired" by a Bollywood movie character and adopted the alias "Maya", was arrested late Monday night following a brief exchange of fire with the special task force (STF) of southeast district police near the Sarita Vihar flyover, senior officers said on Tuesday.

The accused, identified as Sagar alias Maya, was hit in his right leg during the shootout. Police said at least three bullets were exchanged before he was overpowered and taken into custody. A semi-automatic pistol with two cartridges and a scooter were seized from him.

Deputy commissioner of police (southeast) Hemant Tiwari said Sagar was previously involved in at least 19 criminal c...