Two alleged criminals sustained bullet injuries in an encounter with Delhi Police in Lajpat Nagar. The accused, identified as Pramod Kumar and Rajesh, were shot in their right legs during the exchange of fire and admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.
Two alleged criminals sustained bullet injuries in an encounter with a joint team of the South East Delhi Police, Special Task Force (STF) and Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) near Jal Vihar in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar area late on Monday night, police said.
According to police, the accused have been identified as Pramod Kumar alias Tutan and Rajesh. Both sustained bullet injuries in their right legs during the exchange of fire and were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment.
Police operation followed tip-off
Police said they had received information that the two wanted criminals were heading towards Jal Vihar on a stolen motorcycle to commit a crime. Acting on the input, a trap was laid, and at around 12:15 am on the intervening night of June 29 and 30, the suspects reached the spot. When the police signalled them to stop, the accused allegedly abandoned their motorcycle and opened fire at the police team. The police retaliated in self-defence, during which both accused sustained bullet injuries in their right legs. They were subsequently overpowered and taken into custody.
Weapons recovered, one accused a habitual offender
Police recovered one illegal pistol with a magazine and one live cartridge, along with one country-made pistol from the accused. According to police, the accused fired three rounds during the encounter, while the police team fired four rounds in retaliation.
Police said Pramod Kumar alias Tutan is a habitual offender with 113 criminal cases registered against him, including cases of robbery, attempt to murder and offences under the Arms Act. Further investigation is underway.
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