NEW DELHI: Two suspected associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Rashid Cable Wala gangs were injured in a police encounter in Delhi’s Yamuna Khadar area and arrested, police said on Monday.The two suspects were shot in the legs during the encounter, according to police.Both accused were shifted to a hospital for treatment, police told news agency ANI.According to Delhi Police, the Special Staff team had received information that the two accused were expected to reach their home in Usmanpur through a forested route.Acting on the information, the police team laid a trap in the area. When the two accused reached the spot, they allegedly opened fire at the police personnel, following which the team retaliated, police said.Two police personnel also came under fire during the encounter. Bullets hit their bulletproof jackets, but both escaped unhurt.Around 26 rounds were fired from both sides during the encounter, police said.Further investigation is underway, Delhi Police said.(With agency inputs)
