Man wanted for robbery held after brief encounter in central Delhi

NEW DELHI: (Mar 24) A wanted man accused of masterminding an armed robbery in Shastri Park in February and also linked to a previous murder case was arrested after a brief encounter in central Delhi's IP Estate area on Tuesday, police said.

The man allegedly led a small gang of four to five criminals. Acting on a tip-off, the team laid a trap in the central district area, where he was intercepted, they said.

When he spotted the police, he allegedly attempted to evade arrest and a brief exchange of fire took place, following which he was overpowered and apprehended.