The 'Lifafa Gang' is known for robbing elderly citizens by hypnotising them after offering them a lift. They would cheat the citizens by stealing thier gold ornaments and cash, replacing the genuine jewellery with fake ornaments kept inside paper envelopes.
The accused, identified as Akash Jha, alias Monu, 25 years old, a resident of Indra Camp No.5, Vikaspuri, was injured in the encounter and is currently receiving treatment at DDU Hospital.
The accused has been identified as Shahnawaz Hussain (18) who was previously involved in various criminal cases which were committed by him while he was a juvenile, the police further said.