New Delhi, March 24 A man who was wanted in connection with a February robbery in Shastri Park and was also linked to a previous murder case was arrested after a brief encounter in the IP Estate area of central Delhi on Tuesday, police said.
The man allegedly led a small gang of four to five criminals. Acting on a tip-off, the police 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.
Police said the accused has a criminal history and was previously involved in a murder case. He is believed to have been operating as the head of a small but active gang involved in robberies and other crimes in parts of Delhi.
Further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend other members of the gang and to establish his involvement in other criminal cases, police added.