Constable injured in police encounter with wanted criminals in outer Delhi

Constable injured in police encounter with wanted criminals in outer Delhi

Constable injured in police encounter with wanted criminals in outer Delhi

NEW DELHI: (Mar 28) A police constable sustained gunshot injuries during an exchange of fire between a team of cops and wanted criminals in the Tilak Nagar area of outer Delhi, an official said on Friday.

The encounter occurred on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday when a police team raided a hideout of people suspected to be involved in an armed robbery.

Acting on a tip-off, the special staff launched a raid to nab criminals wanted in connection to a case registered at Sultanpuri police station. "The accused had allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint, stealing a mobile phone and cash," a police officer said.