Three criminals injured in police encounter in Delhi's Nangloi area

New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): Three criminals were injured in a brief exchange of fire between Delhi Police and a group of wanted offenders in the Nangloi area in the early hours of Saturday.
According to the officials, criminals with a history of firing on police teams were being tracked by the Outer District Police.
Speaking to ANI, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Outer Sachin Sharma stated that two days ago, the same group was involved in a hot chase during which they opened fire on the police party. The officers retaliated, but the accused managed to escape at that time.
In the early hours of Saturday, the criminals resurfaced in Nangloi. When the police team challenged them, they again opened fire, prompting a retaliatory response. In the ensuing encounter, three out of four criminals sustained injuries and were subsequently apprehended.
All injured accused were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a brief exchange of fire took place between Delhi Police and wanted criminal Koku Pahadia in the Mehrauli area on Saturday morning, during which the accused sustained a gunshot injury.
During the encounter, two police personnel were hit on their bulletproof jackets, while one constable sustained an injury on his arm.
According to officials, the encounter occurred when a police team tried to intercept Koku Pahadia after receiving specific information about his movements. The accused opened fire on the team in an attempt to escape, prompting the police to retaliate.
Pahadia was overpowered after being shot and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. His condition is stated to be stable.
Senior officers confirmed that the accused has a criminal background and is wanted in multiple cases, including Arms supply. Further investigation is underway in the matter. (ANI)