A wanted chain snatcher, allegedly involved in 37 criminal cases, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police Special Staff in the Outer district on the intervening night of June 26 and 27.
According to the police, the accused, identified as Chandan, alias Haddi (28), was wanted in nine snatching cases.
The police said they got a tip-off that Chandan was expected to meet an associate while carrying an illegal firearm. After getting information, the police laid a trap. On sensing police presence, he allegedly tried to flee and opened fire at the police party.
During the exchange of fire, a bullet struck the bulletproof jacket of Head Constable Deepak, who escaped unhurt. In self-defence, the police opened fire and a bullet hit Chandan in his leg.
The police overpowered the accused and arrested him. A semi-automatic pistol, four empty cartridges and a scooty were recovered from his possession. A case was registered at the Raj Park police station.
