Two arrested after encounter in Delhi

Shrikant Reddy, the accused involved in an alleged theft near Netaji Subhash place in Northwest Delhi has been arrested by the police, following a gunfight. Police opened fire at Reddy when he refused to surrender and shot at the police personnel.

New Delhi: A 34-year-old man was arrested along with woman accomplice following an encounter with Delhi police near Netaji Subhash Place on Thursday.

The accused, Shrikant Reddy, an alleged criminal, suffered two bullet injuries during the encounter and doctors have stated that he is out of danger.

Reddy and his accomplice Pooja were intercepted by police personnel at Netaji Subhash Place following a tip-off, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Vijayanta Arya said.

Police opened fire at Reddy when they refused to surrender and shot at the personnel.

Reddy, who is named in 12 cases including murder, had allegedly stolen a motorcycle along with his accomplice from Netaji Subhash Place on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, the officer said.

After stealing the motorcycle, the duo allegedly snatched gold chains at gunpoint on the same day before being caught by police.

Besides, the stolen gold chains and the motorcycle used have been seized.

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