Dramatic Arrest in North-East Delhi: Serial Robber Apprehended After Brief Standoff

Ashwani, involved in several robbery and arms possession cases, was apprehended in north-east Delhi after a brief standoff with police. Previously, he had snatched a mobile phone with his associate Arif, who was caught immediately, while Ashwani escaped. A tip-off helped police set a trap, leading to his arrest after encountering gunfire.

A dramatic arrest unfolded Thursday evening when police apprehended Ashwani, a man involved in multiple cases of robbery and arms possession, in north-east Delhi. The encounter ended with Ashwani being shot in the leg after he opened fire on the police team.

Previously, Ashwani, along with associate Arif, had snatched a mobile phone near the TSR stand in Gokal Puri. Arif was arrested on the spot, but Ashwani managed to evade authorities.

An additional accomplice, Khan Mohammad, was taken into custody Thursday morning. Police, acting on a tip-off about Ashwani's whereabouts, set up a strategic trap that led to his capture.

(With inputs from agencies.)