Rajeev Sharma :- Three suspected criminals were arrested following an encounter with the Delhi Police in South Delhi’s Pushp Vihar area late on Friday night.
According to police officials, a joint team of the Special Staff and the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) launched an operation after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of the suspects in the locality. Acting on the tip-off, the team laid a cordon around the area and moved in to apprehend them.
Police claimed that the suspects opened fire upon spotting the security personnel. The police retaliated and managed to overpower and arrest all three accused after a brief exchange of fire.
During the operation, weapons and other incriminating materials were recovered from the suspects. The arrested individuals are currently being interrogated, while investigators are examining their possible involvement in other criminal cases.
Further investigations are underway, and police are verifying the criminal antecedents of the accused.
