Daring Robbery Thwarted in West Delhi: Police Nab Armed Suspects After High-Speed Chase

A robbery in West Delhi involving motorcycle thieves was thwarted by police. The suspects, armed with firearms, were apprehended after a high-speed chase. Both were injured in a gunfight and taken to the hospital. Recovered items include firearms, a dagger, and a stolen motorcycle.

A robbery incident where two motorcycle-born thieves had stopped a person and snatched their gold jewelry at knifepoint was reported from West Delhi. The area had earlier received similar complaints. Considering the sensitivity of the incidents, multiple police teams and the Operations Unit were tasked with nabbing the culprits. On Thursday, the police personnel were deployed in several places in civilian dress to block potential escape routes of the thieves and were also surveying vulnerable areas. The police teams vigilantly searched for the suspects using ground intelligence.

In the early hours of Thursday, between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., a motorcycle matching the description was spotted in the Punjabi Bagh area. Additional teams from nearby police stations were promptly notified. A special cell of the Delhi police suspected the bikers and started pursuing them. While chasing, the motorbike was overtaken by the police on an Apache motorcycle on Nala Road in Khyala and was ordered to stop. When they didn't comply, the police team hit them with their bike and apprehended the suspects.

Subsequently, both suspects brandished firearms and attempted to shoot at the police team. In self-defense, the police fired back, injuring both suspects. Other police teams were called to the scene, and the injured were taken to the hospital. According to reports, the injured suspects have been identified as Vikas and Ramesh. Firearms, a dagger, and a stolen bike have been recovered. During initial questioning, they admitted to being involved in previous criminal cases, which is subject to verification. Delhi Police say further details will be shared in due course. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)