Suspected member of Neeraj Bawana gang injured in encounter

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

A 24-year-old man, suspected to be a member of the Neeraj gang, suffered injuries in an encounter with police today, a said.

The encounter took place near the in southeast Delhi's area at around 5:15 am, he said.

The accused, Saddam Hussain, was previously involved in seven crime cases and was wanted in a firing incident that occurred Kotla Mubarakpur, the said.

Police had received information that Hussain would come near the on a motorcycle. Subsequently, a trap was laid to arrest him.

Hussain fired at the policemen, who retaliated. He suffered bullet injuries in the exchange of fire and was taken to a hospital, the said.

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First Published: Thu, August 02 2018. 11:40 IST