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Shootout near Nehru Place metro station, Delhi Police nab wanted criminal

Around 13 rounds of firing were exchanged between the criminal and the police.

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Delhi metro (Blue Line). Photo: PTI
ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 06 2017 | 9:52 AM IST
The Delhi Police on Monday arrested a wanted criminal in an encounter near Nehru Place metro station.

Akbar, who was carrying a reward of Rs. 25,000 on his head, was nabbed after a gunfight with the police, while his accomplice Rashid managed to escape.

Around 13 rounds of firing were exchanged between Akbar and the police.

No policemen got injured during the gunfight as they were wearing bulletproof jackets.

Akbar is wanted in many cases of robbery, theft, snatching and attempt to murder.

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First Published: Feb 06 2017 | 8:42 AM IST

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