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Delhi: Two Namaste gang members held after encounter with police

The encounter took place near Vivekananda College in the morning between the gang members and the special staff of Shahdara district, police said

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|Aug 04, 2022, 13:14:11 IST

New Delhi: Two members of the Namaste gang, known for its penchant for greeting people with folded hands before robbing them, were arrested after an encounter with police in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Thursday.According to police, the encounter took place near Vivekananda College in the morning between the gang members and the special staff of Shahdara district.Police signaled the duo to stop while they were coming towards Vivek Vihar police station from Ghaziabad. The duo opened fire and in retaliation police also fired back and one of the gang members received a leg injury, a senior police officer said.The accused were wanted in two robbery cases that took place three days ago, police said. Further details are awaited, they said.Read all the Latest News, Trending NewsCricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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First Published:Aug 04, 2022, 13:14:11 IST
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